2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Let It Be Morning is a film with a great small-scale dramatic premise that it doesn’t push far enough. It’s solid on the technical side of things with good performances and direction as well as some effective moments of humor, but a lack of overarching tension on its main… Continue Reading
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: Swashbuckling Adventure Has a Magic All its Own
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of its year) Puss In Boots: The Last Wish is a breath of fresh air. A belated standalone sequel to 2011’s enjoyable Puss In Boots, this new film comes with vibrant animation style, plenty of clever gags, and energetic action all buoyed by a good story. … Continue Reading
Cat Daddies: A Purrrfect Doc for Feline Fanatics
3 out of 5 stars (average) I grew up loving animals. I’ve had various dogs and cats throughout my life and considered every one of them family regardless of how long they stayed with me. Therefore, I found the new documentary Cat Daddies to be an adorable watch. The doc shows the positive impact these… Continue Reading
Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde’s Crazy New Thriller is Flawed But Entertaining
3 out of 5 stars (average) If ever there was a movie held back from greatness by forgetting the little details, it would be Don’t Worry Darling. Director Olivia Wilde last entertained us with 2019’s sex comedy Booksmart and does so again with this bizarre yet fascinating thriller about the secrets and lies hiding in… Continue Reading
Nope: Say Yes To Jordan Peele’s Big, Flawed But Entertaining Sci-Fi Spectacle
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) I entered into Jordan Peele’s Nope excited. His previous two films, 2017’s Get Out and 2019’s Us (the latter of which earned a rare 5 stars from me) were thoroughly entertaining, detailed, and most importantly, scary horror films that quickly established him as a talent to watch. While… Continue Reading
1982: An Intense, Resonant Drama Of Uncertainty
4 out of 5 (one of the best of the year) I have seen few films this year as resonant as 1982. The directorial debut of Qualid Mouaness, the film takes place over one initially normal school day in 1982 Lebanon that slowly turns to one of panic, fear, and uncertainty as a war between… Continue Reading
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