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3.7 out of 5 stars (highly above average) MTV’s Teen Wolf is a prime example of how to do a reboot correctly. Based on the 1985 cult comedy of the same name, this series takes its premise in a darker, more thrilling direction while maintaining a witty sense of humor about itself. While fans of… Continue Reading
3 out of 5 stars (Average) Kevin Hart has built a career around his persona. Loud, honest, and often funny, Hart has entertained audiences in standup routines and movies catered to his rapid-fire style of humor. The Upside shows a quieter, more relatable version of Hart that shows his potential for dramatic roles while still providing… Continue Reading
2 out of 5 stars (Has Some Good Moments, But is Overall Bad) This review was requested by Ruba Ferarro. Thanks for being a great friend and neighbor. This article and film discuss suicide and mental illness. Netflix’s controversial Bird Box is one of the more frustrating watches I’ve had recently. Despite good performances from… Continue Reading
0 out of 5 stars This review is dedicated to Nathan Gasparovic and Jake Lowy, who both requested I review this. You’re awesome guys, here you go: Holmes and Watson is the worst film of 2018. I could go into its numerous problems, from a bad script, terrible pop culture jokes, and shockingly low level… Continue Reading
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Widows has all the ingredients for a fun and thought-provoking heist movie. A solid cast, talented writer (Gillian Flynn, of Gone Girl) and director (Steve McQueen, of 12 Years a Slave), and some decent action. However, Widows fails as both fun heist film and thoughtful commentary due to bad… Continue Reading
2 out of 5 stars (Has Some Good Moments, But Is Overall Bad) The Harry Potter series is one of the most successful and respected fantasy epics of our time. J.K. Rowling captivated both readers and audiences with her story of a young boy who discovers the existence of magic and ultimately must fight to… Continue Reading