2020 gave us several powerful movies about the black experience, and few were more thought-provoking than One Night in Miami.
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One Night in Miami Review
2020 gave us several powerful movies about the black experience, and few were more thought-provoking than One Night in Miami.
2 0Post a Comment »Sound of Metal Review
Sound of Metal may be the best movie about the deaf experience since Children of a Lesser God.
4 0Sound of Metal may be the best movie about the deaf experience since Children of a Lesser God.
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Midsommar Review
Just as the sun rarely sets in this place, Midsommar wears its audience down like they’ve been strapped under a giant heat lamp.
3 0Just as the sun rarely sets in this place, Midsommar wears its audience down like they’ve been strapped under a giant heat lamp.
Read More »Spider-Man: Far from Home Review
After the marathon that was Avengers: Endgame, it’s only appropriate that the following addition to the MCU would be a laidback vacation. At least that’s what Peter Parker is looking for in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
2 0After the marathon that was Avengers: Endgame, it’s only appropriate that the following addition to the MCU would be a laidback vacation. At least that’s what Peter Parker is looking for in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
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Action Movie Reviews
The Creator Review
With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
0 0With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
Read More »Gran Turismo Review
Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
0 0Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
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Blue Beetle Review
As colorful as the action and family banter are, Blue Beetle isn’t without its moments of grounded realism.
0 0As colorful as the action and family banter are, Blue Beetle isn’t without its moments of grounded realism.
Read More »Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review
Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
0 0Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
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Adventure Movie Reviews
Gran Turismo Review
Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
0 0Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
Read More »Barbie Review
Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition.
0 0Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition.
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Review
Cruise is again the main attraction in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. However, the film is also an ensemble piece with supporting characters we care just as much about.
1 0Cruise is again the main attraction in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. However, the film is also an ensemble piece with supporting characters we care just as much about.
Read More »Excellent ReviewIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Review
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is better than Crystal Skull, but it doesn’t come close to touching the original trilogy.
0 0Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is better than Crystal Skull, but it doesn’t come close to touching the original trilogy.
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Drama Movie Reviews
Dumb Money Review
Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.
0 0Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.
Read More »A Haunting in Venice Review
While the production design and cinematography get us through a somewhat slow second act, A Haunting in Venice delivers in its grand finale.
0 0While the production design and cinematography get us through a somewhat slow second act, A Haunting in Venice delivers in its grand finale.
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The Hill Review
While Quaid’s presence elevates the material, The Hill often makes an extraordinary true story feel standard.
0 0While Quaid’s presence elevates the material, The Hill often makes an extraordinary true story feel standard.
Read More »Thanks for your reviews. Looks like I’ll hold off on The Hill until it goes on Red Box.
Ron RyanGran Turismo Review
Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
0 0Just as everyone has their doubts about Mardenborough, you might have reservations going into Gran Turismo, but you should be won over by the final lap.
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Comedy Movie Reviews
Dumb Money Review
Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.
0 0Some will describe Dumb Money as a companion piece to The Big Short. Craig Gillespie’s film is just as much The Anti Big Short, however.
Read More »Strays Review
In addition to being an effective comedy about animals, friendship, and vengeance, Strays works as a breakup movie.
0 0In addition to being an effective comedy about animals, friendship, and vengeance, Strays works as a breakup movie.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review
Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
0 0Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
Read More »Haunted Mansion Review
While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
0 0While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
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Sci-fi Movie Reviews
The Creator Review
With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
0 0With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
Read More »Blue Beetle Review
As colorful as the action and family banter are, Blue Beetle isn’t without its moments of grounded realism.
0 0As colorful as the action and family banter are, Blue Beetle isn’t without its moments of grounded realism.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review
Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
0 0Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
Read More »Asteroid City Review
It’s hard not to admire Asteroid City for its ambition, even if the ingredients don’t always mesh.
0 0It’s hard not to admire Asteroid City for its ambition, even if the ingredients don’t always mesh.
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Fantasy Movie Reviews
The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review
While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
0 0While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
Read More »Haunted Mansion Review
While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
0 0While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
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Barbie Review
Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition.
0 0Some will describe Barbie as a feminist movie, which it is. However, Greta Gerwig’s film is even more about identity and the human condition.
Read More »Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Review
Ruby Gillman is another visual delight with vibrant colors and an abundance of energy that doesn’t go to waste.
0 0Ruby Gillman is another visual delight with vibrant colors and an abundance of energy that doesn’t go to waste.
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Thriller Movie Reviews
The Creator Review
With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
0 0With so many reboots and sequels flooding the entertainment landscape, The Creator is a film you want to love. It’s also a film you want to be more original.
Read More »The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review
While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
0 0While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
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Talk to Me Review
Talk to Me has the eerie essence of a Twilight Zone episode.
0 0Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Review
Cruise is again the main attraction in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. However, the film is also an ensemble piece with supporting characters we care just as much about.
1 0Cruise is again the main attraction in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. However, the film is also an ensemble piece with supporting characters we care just as much about.
Read More »Excellent Review
Crime Movie Reviews
A Haunting in Venice Review
While the production design and cinematography get us through a somewhat slow second act, A Haunting in Venice delivers in its grand finale.
0 0While the production design and cinematography get us through a somewhat slow second act, A Haunting in Venice delivers in its grand finale.
Read More »Fast X Review
Vibe no longer exists in print form, but the franchise that Racer X inspired has made it to Fast X.
0 0Vibe no longer exists in print form, but the franchise that Racer X inspired has made it to Fast X.
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John Wick: Chapter 4 Review
John Wick: Chapter 4 establishes early on that this isn’t just another sequel.
0 0John Wick: Chapter 4 establishes early on that this isn’t just another sequel.
Read More »Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Review
Whether Glass Onion leaves you feeling like a master detective or an amateur sleuth, the ride is always fun.
0 0Whether Glass Onion leaves you feeling like a master detective or an amateur sleuth, the ride is always fun.
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Animation Movie Reviews
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review
Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
0 0Time will only tell where this version goes, but Mutant Mayhem is an exceptional launching point.
Read More »Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Review
Ruby Gillman is another visual delight with vibrant colors and an abundance of energy that doesn’t go to waste.
0 0Ruby Gillman is another visual delight with vibrant colors and an abundance of energy that doesn’t go to waste.
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Elemental Review
Even if it’s a slow burn, the reception toward Elemental should eventually be flaming hot.
1 0Even if it’s a slow burn, the reception toward Elemental should eventually be flaming hot.
Read More »Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Review
Shameik Moore’s Miles Morales remains the story’s heart, but Across the Spider-Verse belongs just as much to Hailee Steinfeld’s Gwen Stacy.
0 0Shameik Moore’s Miles Morales remains the story’s heart, but Across the Spider-Verse belongs just as much to Hailee Steinfeld’s Gwen Stacy.
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Horror Movie Reviews
The Last Voyage of the Demeter Review
While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
0 0While the potential is present, there’s one major element that separates Alien from The Last Voyage of the Demeter: pacing.
Read More »Talk to Me Review
Talk to Me has the eerie essence of a Twilight Zone episode.
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Haunted Mansion Review
While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
0 0While the comedy isn’t on par with the chilling production values, Haunted Mansion catches viewers off guard with its meditation on grief.
Read More »The Boogeyman Review
The Boogeyman is a horror film that shows up on time, efficiently does its job, and promptly clocks out.
0 0The Boogeyman is a horror film that shows up on time, efficiently does its job, and promptly clocks out.
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