Frozen II Franchise Grows Up, Maybe Leaving Kids Behind
I had a seven- or so year-old sitting behind me for the duration of the screening of Frozen II. Under...
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The Mandalorian: A Dash Of ‘Rogue One,’ A Splash Of ‘New Hope’
Below is a spoiler-free impression of the new show The Mandalorian on the new streaming service Disney+. It won't be...
Doctor Sleep Is Good, But You’ll Need A Nap
Doctor Sleep, based off a Stephen King novel of the same name is at least the third film based off...
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Makes A Meh Movie
I’ll start this review simply: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil was completely fine. It was adequate, somewhat boring and exquisitely designed....
Zombieland: Double Tap Makes Franchise Live Again
There’s an old saying “Patience is a virtue,” and many action comedy fans have been waiting an entire decade for...
Joker Couches Brilliant Performances In A Troubling Story
I had many concerns about Joker going into this screening. I was worried about its portrayal of mental health, the...
Overly Long ‘It’ Sequel Still Ramps Up The Scares
I enjoyed the first It (2017) film; a good mix of psychological horror, comedy, and gore, the first It film...
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Is Too Light On The Fright
Which is more difficult: making a horror movie for tweens, or one based on a series of short, terrifying vignettes...
Hobbs and Shaw Fueled Past Potholes By Fun And Fantastic Action
In recent years director David Leitch has created some of my favorite action films. His dedication to solid fight choreography,...
Realism Shows Animated Lion King is the Real Ruler
As it is for probably any ’90s child, The Lion King is one of my fondest memories for animated movies....