It’s time to buckle your seatbelts, start your engines and put the pedal to the metal because the newest installment of the “Mad Max” franchise is here. Continue reading “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is an exhilarating prequel story.
“IF” awakens the child inside of everyone and reminds all of us that even though we grow up, we don’t have to let the child inside of us fade away. Continue reading Krasinski’s new film re-awakens the child inside us all.
“Barbie” (2023) is one of the best films so far this year. It is a powerful feminist film that will keep the audience on the edge of their seat and will leave them wanting more. Continue reading Greta Gerwig takes Barbie out of the box and into our hearts.
“Sound of Freedom” is probably the toughest film I have ever watched… Continue reading New, independent film highlights that “God’s children are not for sale.”
The saga’s director, Chad Stahelski, has raised the bar in every installment to the “John Wick” franchise, and “John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)” is no exception. Continue reading John Wick returns to the big screen for another action-packed installment.
“The way of water has no beginning and no end,” and the same rings true with a runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes. While the runtime may be a tad long for the average movie goer, I absolutely loved every second of it. Continue reading REVIEW: James Cameron brings Pandora back with a bigger than life new installment.
I enjoyed watching “A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)” with my family, but it’s definitely not a film that is on my “must-rewatch” every Christmas list. Continue reading REVIEW: A Christmas Story Christmas is more fragile than its predecessor
Overall, I absolutely loved “Hawkeye” in all of its Christmas glory. From trick arrows to musical numbers, “Hawkeye” has it all. Continue reading REVIEW: “Hawkeye” has a lot more to offer than just trick arrows
“The Santa Clauses (2022),” created by Jack Burditt, fails to recapture the Christmas magic that made the original trilogy so special. Continue reading REVIEW: Despite “The Santa Clauses” best efforts, it ends up on the naughty list.
Spider-Man: No Way Home stands triumphant as the best Phase 4 film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Continue reading One Year Later and No Way Home is still one of the best Marvel movies.
James Gunn, the director, created a spectacular holiday special with all of the comedy of a typical Guardians of the Galaxy film with the heartfelt aspects of a classic Christmas special. Continue reading The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review: Marvel’s Spectacular Christmas Special.
It was visually beautiful with vibrant colors and spectacular CGI, however Shankman falls short when trying to recapture the magic that “Enchanted” had. Continue reading REVIEW: “Disenchanted” fails to recapture the magic of its predecessor.
Coogler’s work on this film soars the Black Panther franchise to new heights and will leave the audience chanting “Wakanda forever”. Continue reading REVIEW: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is the perfect tribute to honor Chadwick Boseman.
Boseman was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016 which would progress to stage four cancer. He kept his diagnosis a secret from the public eye Continue reading From Brooklyn to Wakanda: Boseman leaves a legacy on and off the screen.
Director, Harry Bradbeer, creates a fun, third wall breaking, humorous film that will keep the audience curious as to where the missing girl is while telling a powerful story of women empowerment. Continue reading REVIEW: Millie Bobby Brown is on the case once again in “Enola Holmes 2”
Director, Jaume Collet-Serra, creates a standard film that does not reinvent the wheel when it comes to the superhero genre. It is a visually appealing film and has some great special effects. Continue reading “Black Adam” was a fun film with great fight scenes.
In 1978, a new boogeyman was born that would haunt babysitters around the world and would become a legend. The legend of Michael Meyers has become a cultural phenomenon that spawned many sequels to keep the fear of Michael Meyers around the world 44 years after the original “Halloween” debuted. Continue reading After over 40 years, Michael Myers and Laurie Strode are still the face of Halloween.
Disney has done many sequels over the years that have fallen flat, but “Hocus Pocus 2” is not one of them. It was a fun roller coaster from beginning to end with a fun story and a great message, making it the best way to kick off the spooky season. Continue reading Disney’s newest sequel casts a spell of fun and adventure.
When you wish upon a star, your dreams are supposed to come true. However “Pinocchio” (2022) is more of a nightmare than a dream come true. Continue reading Disney’s newest live-action shows that dreams don’t always come true.
Director, Baz Luhrmann, put on a spectacle matching that of the concerts Presley was known for… Continue reading The King of Rock and Roll takes on the big screen.
Phil and May are a married couple with a biological neurodivergent child named Asher. Phil and May got their foster care license and very quickly after that, Daisy and Lucas were placed into their home. Each of them will go through challenges in The Dining Room. Continue reading The Dining Room
Carrey absolutely carries the entire film on his back with his skills and improv. Continue reading Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is a vast improvement from its predecessor.
Making his acting debut, Scobell is the stand out actor. He does a phenomenal job at playing the younger version of Adam who still has the wit but is trying to deal with the trauma of losing his father. The undeniable chemistry between Reynolds and Scobell is what… Continue reading New movie introduces new Hollywood star.
I think the most interesting thing about “Turning Red” is that there is no true antagonist. While Ming has conflict with Mei, she is a victim herself of family trauma and abuse. Continue reading Disney+ turns red with newest exclusive.
There are several elements in this film that are spectacular. The cinematography and score are a work of art that keep the audience intrigued for the entire length of the film. Continue reading Riddle me this: Who is dark, brooding and lives in the shadows? Vengeance.
“Logan” was a fantastic movie that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The ending was so powerful that it brought me to tears, which I was not expecting to happen. Continue reading “Logan” brings the audience to tears in final installment.
Director, Chloé Zhao, makes a mark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that will never be forgotten. Continue reading Marvel releases new spectacle, wows audiences
The plot of this movie is hard to watch, not because of the hard topics, but because of the horrible writing. The movie excuses all of Evan’s lies and wrongdoings claiming his anxiety made him do it. Continue reading “Dear Evan Hansen” has a strong message but a weak plot.
Director, Destin Daniel Cretton, takes a unique approach to this movie making it stand out from Marvel’s other films. Instead of making a Marvel movie, Cretton made a karate movie with a superhero twist. Continue reading “Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings” shatters expectations.
Sam struggles with accepting the mantle of Captain America because he is afraid that America is not ready for a Black man to carry the shield. The show also examines what it means to be a hero on a personal level. Continue reading “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” talks about racism, inequality and atonement.
Director Edgar Wright does an excellent job at making a hilarious unforgettable movie. Wright has directed many films including “Ant-Man (2015)”, “Shaun of the Dead (2004)”, and “Hot Fuzz (2007)”. Even though he has made many films, “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” is a timeless classic. Continue reading “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” is a timeless treasure.
While it is four hours long, the story is gripping; when the movie ended, I was wishing for more. This film shows that a director’s vision can either make the film fail or succeed… Continue reading Does “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” live up to the hype?
I was truly surprised by how much I enjoyed this film, due to the bad publicity and controversial decisions with removing some of the things that made the original movie a classic. Continue reading Does Disney bring new life while being loyal, brave, and true to the original?
Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” is unlike anything that has ever been done before. It is an exceptional start to the fourth phase and sets expectations high for the future of what Marvel has to offer. Continue reading “WandaVision” is a very powerful start to Phase 4 of the MCU.
February is Black History Month and with the pandemic, it is a great time to watch some movies that are very significant to Black History Month. These are some of the best movies to watch that either have made history for their film or tell a story of a significant figure in history. Continue reading Ten Amazing Movies for Black History Month.
“Wonder Woman 1984” fails at nearly every aspect to be a good film for the DC universe. “Green Lantern” (2011) looks like an amazing film compared to this. The story is very inconsistent and fails to keep the audience’s attention for most of the film. Continue reading “Wonder Woman 1984” falls short in every way possible.
“Soul” is an incredible story that sends the message that life is more than meets the eye. It highlights the everyday gifts of life that many take for granted or do not take time to appreciate. The story also discusses mental health and how spoken words can hurt in unexpected ways. Continue reading “Soul” will make the audience cry and inspire a new way of life.
Halloween has finally arrived and one of the best ways to stay socially distanced while celebrating is to watch a movie. These are some of the best selections of Halloween films. While some of these will not be scary, they are guaranteed to get you into the Halloween mood. Continue reading Best Movies to Watch on Halloween
This masterpiece brings a new light to Jackie’s story and puts it on the big screen for everyone to see. “42” was Boseman’s first movie to star in which is shocking due to how amazing his performance is. Continue reading “42” brings a spotlight on how Jackie Robinson changed Baseball one home run at a time.
The storytelling is very beautiful. It shows the harsh reality of how some people in the world treat people with exceptionalities while also showing the kindness that some people have in their heart. Continue reading “The Peanut Butter Falcon” will tug at your heartstrings.
Going back to the Tri-State Area will bring back amazing childhood memories. This movie does a great job of paying homage to its show with references throughout the entire film, some of which only die hard “Phineas and Ferb” fans will notice. Continue reading New “Phineas and Ferb” Movie brings back childhood.
The storytelling will bring the audience to tears every time they see Onward rivaling the many other Pixar films that are known for their emotion such as Up, Toy Story 3, WallE, and Monster Inc. Continue reading “Onward” is another Pixar home run.
“The Call of the Wild” is a masterpiece. The movie did the book justice and left me unable to say that “the book was better.” Continue reading “The Call of the Wild” is a visually stunning masterpiece.
Despite the bad publicity this film received with Sonic’s original look from the first trailer, I did enjoy the movie. I thought it was a good film adaptation from one of the best video games. Continue reading “Sonic The Hedgehog” went a little too fast.
This movie took everything that worked with the first spin-off and made it so much better. I thought this film was the best of the Jumanji series. Continue reading “Jumanji: The Next Level” is another great installment.
This film is fantastic. The writing was very well done, especially with introducing these new characters to the big screen. Continue reading “Birds of Prey and The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” is spectacular.
Disney thought this would be a home run, but too may mistakes were made. Some of the things in the film got lost in translation. Continue reading “Timmy Failure Mistakes Were Made” made many mistakes.
Having a very talented cast, is what provided the “hype” for Dolittle. However, using this strategy caused the movie to be a let down for those who expected a quality film. Continue reading Robert Downey Jr. can only do so much.
There are a few cheesy moments throughout including puns to the song “Last Christmas”, but it did not take away from the quality of the movie. Continue reading “Last Christmas” is great, if you want the song stuck in your head for forever.
The plot has kept me interested since the pilot. With great writing, acting, and editing this television show is one of my favorites. Continue reading “The Rookie” is an amazing show.
This masterpiece tells an impressive story about an extraordinary woman who freed many slaves from their oppressors. History that everyone has heard about has been created into a film for the audience to visualize the life that Harriet had. Continue reading “Harriet” is absolutely astonishing.
Maleficent Mistress of Evil is an amazing motion picture. Disney’s work stands out in this sequel compared to their other sequels and remakes that have failed to hit the mark. Continue reading “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is an amazing sequel.
Overall, “Abominable” is a cute children’s movie that was hyped up too much for me to fall in love with the movie. They advertised that it was made by the creators of “How to Train Your Dragon”, but it does not live up to the level that the dragon’s trilogy had established. Continue reading “Abominable” fails to meet expectations.
Overall, “Overcomer” is my favorite Christian movie that The Kendrick Brothers have made! This film is an emotional roller coaster that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end of the movie wondering how everyone’s story will end. Continue reading “Overcomer” is a home run by The Kendrick Brothers.
While “Ad Astra” has its good parts there were a few problems with this film. It was hard to relate to Pitt’s character due to the script writing. It is hard to relate to a character who shows no emotion no matter the problem. Continue reading “Ad Astra” is a slow burning film.
Overall, I thought that “The Art of Racing in the Rain” was a very predictable, melodramatic dog movie. This is a typical dog movie made for those who love dogs, those who enjoy crying, or those who just want a film to play with their emotions. Continue reading “The Art of Racing in the Rain” disappoints.
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