Film Reviews
A Quiet Place
In many horror films, sound is a major part of the scares. From creepy music pervading a suspenseful sequence to pulse-pounding sound accommodating a surprise, many of the movies in the genre rely on the film’s spooky sound. A Quiet Place does the opposite. Instead of relying...
Chappaquiddick
“President Kennedy cast a long shadow and still does. It’s what I walk in every day.” These sentiments, espoused by Senator Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke) in the new drama Chappaquiddick, help set the stage for what is to follow. The film recalls the tragic events that...
Ready Player One
Ready Player One is built for the nostalgia lover in all of us. Actually, it’s built for those who love nostalgic references to the ’80s and the ’90s. If you qualify, this movie is so packed with references to some of the biggest cultural hits of the past few...
Pacific Rim Uprising
Pacific Rim arrived in theaters five years ago. Although I wasn’t a fan of the feature (you can check out my review here), I admired the unique visuals that director Guillermo del Toro brought to the story. The film’s sequel Pacific Rim: Uprising offers some of the same...
Tomb Raider
It has been fifteen years since Angelina Jolie starred as Lara Croft on the big screen. That best supporting actress Oscar winner has gone on to other projects and now we have another best supporting actress Oscar winner taking on the ironic character in a cinematic reboot of...
The Strangers: Prey at Night
The Strangers: Prey at Night follows a family of four who are terrorized by masked psychopaths. A sequel to the 2008 hit The Strangers, this film features a new set of characters who face the wrath of a murderous trio. Christina Hendricks and Martin Henderson star as Cindy and...
A Wrinkle in Time
The new Disney adaptation, A Wrinkle in Time, tells the unique story of an intelligent young girl and her quest to find her missing father. Adapted from the 1962 Madeleine L’Engle novel, the movie focuses on the heroine’s inter-dimensional journey. Storm Reid stars as...
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