After College Years: 2017-Present

3 wedding dress montags out of 5 (average) Back in 2019, I gave a royal kicking to the geriatrically star-studded Book Club.  Of course, a mid-20’s guy probably wasn’t their target demographic, but even still, I distinctly remember being bored mostly due to the film’s inability to commit to its raunchy humor and beguiling choice… Continue Reading

4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) Polite Society is one of the standout films of 2023.  It’s a creative, bonkers, and highly entertaining film about how far one would go for their sibling that manages to marry multiple genres and tones without ever breaking a sweat.  Add to that… Continue Reading

5 out of 5 stars (a classic) I love every single thing about Are You There God?  It’s Me, Margaret.  Based on the critically acclaimed book, this film captured the exact feelings I remember having in my own youth: The fear of change, desire to grow alongside my peers, uncertainty about my own religious beliefs,… Continue Reading

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

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

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