With 2018 wrapping up, it’s time to reflect back on another year at the movies. Marvel celebrated 10 years of pop culture dominance. We got another Star War. There was a movie about Aquaman, and Julie Andrews was in it. Some movies, like Sorry to Bother You, pushed the boundaries of filmmaking and storytelling. Others were […]

VERDICT It was always going to be nearly impossible to follow up on the lightning strike that was Creed. The sequel may not pack quite the same punch, but the performances and tried-and-true formula still make for an incredible time. Make sure you’ve seen the first film, and then buy the ticket. REVIEW Following up on 2015’s Creed seemed […]

VERDICT A heartfelt story about connectivity and the trials of friendship struggles against a familiar-ish plot and questionable advertising. It’s sweet nonetheless. Buy the ticket and go see it with your best friend. REVIEW You probably didn’t see The Emoji Movie. That was a good choice; it’s a 90-minute advertisement for internet companies that has the […]

VERDICT The foundations of something good are present, but the house that lies above is a complete mess. A horde of uninteresting characters exposit their way through far too many mundane plot lines. But hey, it looks good. Wait till it hits streaming, if you must. REVIEW The first clue as to whether this film […]

VERDICT Like most of Illumination’s works, The Grinch delivers on adorableness, and kids will will enjoy it just fine. It fails to add anything substantial though, and the same story can be accomplished in far less time. Stick with the original. REVIEW Illumination has proven since 2010’s Despicable Me to be really good at three key things: creating […]

VERDICT An undeniably intriguing dynamic between Kendrick and Lively is unable to save a movie plagued by baffling mixture of tone and an unsalvageable ending. Only buy the ticket if you’re a super-fan of the leads. REVIEW What Works: Lively’s beguiling performance, her chemistry with Kendrick, and the occasional subversion. Blake Lively is this movie, through and through. […]

VERDICT What looks like a typical coming-of-age story is imbued with such an incredible level of empathy it’s shocking. An absolute must see for anyone, but especially those who were once 8th grade girls. Buy the ticket. REVIEW What Works: The captivating realness of its lead, the sheer amount of empathy shown, and the love […]

Another Labor Day come and gone means that we’re halfway through the 2018 movie season, and therefore due for a report card. Just skip past this to the report card if you’re a normal person, or read on if you’re thinking “But wait! July 1st is halfway through the year you Gregorian illiterate!” Yes, but […]