Coming off the revitalization can be tricky for any filmmaker. Working off another's script can be even more difficult. Yet the task assigned to J.A. Bayona appeared to be a strong match on paper. During my initial viewings, I quickly soured on the film. In the name of fairness, I revisited Bayona's dino adventure, scripted by Colin … Continue reading Franchise Rewind: A Second Look at Style Over Substance of ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
Review: ‘Bird Box’ Sandra Bullock and Trevante Rhodes Struggle to Survive
Earlier this year, A Quiet Place shook up movie theaters by depriving its audience of one of their senses. The feel of silence over a theater can be disturbing and unsettling. Facing the apocalypse had never been so unique in a theater. The overall look of the film, and the character's inability to make noise made … Continue reading Review: ‘Bird Box’ Sandra Bullock and Trevante Rhodes Struggle to Survive