J. Robert Oppenheimer was a very complex man with his views on nuclear bombs and his own personal life. The book American Prometheus, on which Oppenheimer is based, won a Pulitzer Prize in 2006. It dives into serious detail about "the father of the atomic bomb," examining the triumphs and pains in his career. It … Continue reading Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ – The Price Of Becoming Death, Destroyer of Worlds
Review: ‘Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny’ – Dial Back The Clock To When This Franchise Was Great, Not Grey
Back in 2008, when Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull came out, there was plenty of nostalgia to smile at mixed with the fact that it was a dull movie. There was that absurd ending that Steven Spielberg himself didn't like, but it was George Lucas' story, so he went with it. One positive was it … Continue reading Review: ‘Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny’ – Dial Back The Clock To When This Franchise Was Great, Not Grey
Review: ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ – A Mechanical Rumble In The Jungle
In the sequel to Bumblebee, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts moves to New York City in 1994. A former military electronics expert Noah Diaz (Anthony Ramos) breaks into a sleek Porsche. It just happens to be a juvenile Maximal named Mirage (voiced by Pete Davidson). Meanwhile, a young artifact researcher Elena (Dominique Fishback) studies what … Continue reading Review: ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ – A Mechanical Rumble In The Jungle
Review: ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ – The Awful Truth Comes Out In Nicole Holofcener’s Comedy of Manners
Beth (Julia Louis Dreyfus) is a writer and professor who is publishing her first fiction novel after the successful release of her memoir. Don (Tobias Menzies) is a marriage counselor, and their 20-ish son Elliott (Owen Teague) also aspires to write. He also sells marijuana. Beth and Don are dependent and supportive of each other … Continue reading Review: ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ – The Awful Truth Comes Out In Nicole Holofcener’s Comedy of Manners
Review: “Carmen” – Fighting Back With Flamenco Dancing…But Failing
In the isolation of Northern Mexico and the lengthy border with the United States, a young woman named Carmen (Melissa Barrera) heads for refuge in Los Angeles after her mother is killed. On the way, she gets caught in a deadly shootout. A border patrol agent, the war-weary soldier Aidan (Paul Mescal), saves her after … Continue reading Review: “Carmen” – Fighting Back With Flamenco Dancing…But Failing
Review: ‘Renfield’ – Baptized And Bathed In Blood
In a very nice modern twist, the story of Count Dracula and his lackey, Renfield are still alive in 2023. They are running out of new homes and move to New Orleans. It's a great setting considering the presence of Louisiana voodoo and how it could connect to Dracula. However, you do not see some … Continue reading Review: ‘Renfield’ – Baptized And Bathed In Blood
Review: “Showing Up” – All Too Quiet on The Artistic Front
Co-writer/editor/director Kelly Reichardt and lead actress Michelle Williams collaborate for the fourth time on Showing Up. Following their hardened drama Certain Women, Showing Up is a dramedy about an artist on the verge of a breakout. Williams plays Lizzy, who focuses on her ceramics in the middle of Portland's art college life, She is days … Continue reading Review: “Showing Up” – All Too Quiet on The Artistic Front
Review: ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ – A Sequel That Doesn’t Strike Twice
The gang is back in taking second servings for DC's more family-friendly comic book film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods. That is if you can define this as "family-friendly." Considering the content is slightly darker than the first film, I doubt you can. As children-turned-muscular adult bodies, Billy Batts (Asher Angel/Zachary Levi) and company find … Continue reading Review: ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ – A Sequel That Doesn’t Strike Twice
Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’
It's hard to believe that it has already been nine years since Keanu Reeves took on the titular character and stormed through multiple chapters as the hitman who took on everyone. Yet, here we are, the fourth (and possibly final) film with director Chad Stahelski and the movie at its longest, a full 169 minutes … Continue reading Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’