The latest entry in the Transformers franchise, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, serves as a loose sequel to Bumblebee and an even looser prequel to the original Michael Bay-directed films that starred Shia LaBeouf. With only two returning Transformer characters, the film feels like a soft reboot of the series. This works in the film’s … Continue reading Review: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ – The Franchise Transforms in a Fresh Direction
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
TV Review: ‘Bupkis’ Affirms Pete Davidson as a Major TV Voice
Few figures inspire as much ire as Pete Davidson in comedy circles. While the comedian seemingly proved himself on Saturday Night Live and King of Staten Island, many audiences dislike the man. His tabloid exploits are legendary, and his reputation often precedes him. However, he remains one of our youngest stars at only twenty-nine years … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Bupkis’ Affirms Pete Davidson as a Major TV Voice
Review: ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Blends Thriller and Mystery Elements for the Social Media Age
Nothing gets the thriller juices flowing quite like a wee bit of classism. While not full-blown horror like Texas Chainsaw or Friday the 13th, plenty of great films use the backbone of economic hardship to tell wild genre stories. Classics like The Stepford Wives and Rosemary's Baby were light on the literal scares but chilled to the … Continue reading Review: ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Blends Thriller and Mystery Elements for the Social Media Age
Review: ‘The Dirt’ is a Gross, Despicable, and Frustrating Bro Film
Growing up in the mid-2000s, classic rock and '80's metal became the bedrock of my musical foundation. AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Guitar Hero tracks blasted through the speakers of my '77 Malibu. A band that certainly made the rotation was Mötley Crüe, who I got to see perform live in 2006. To say I was a fan … Continue reading Review: ‘The Dirt’ is a Gross, Despicable, and Frustrating Bro Film