5 out of 5 Grinches (A Classic) Some might think reviewing the 1966 adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a fool’s errand. It has been a staple of the holiday season since its original airing, grasping the great Dr. Seuss’s visual style, humor, and simple-but-effective message. It has Boris Karloff voicing the Grinch,… Continue Reading
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: A Super Sequel with Brains
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best in its series) Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a prime example of how to do a sequel right. It builds on everything that was good about its predecessor while still being a solid standalone movie. I also applaud the inclusion of pointed political commentary that… Continue Reading
Pacific Rim: Uneven Monster Flick has Passable Action, Forgettable Characters
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) B-movies are not normally my cup of tea. While I enjoyed the some of the Godzilla films for their outright campiness, as well as the 1933 and 2005 King Kong films, a majority of movies in this genre simply do not entertain me. I see and admire the effort put… Continue Reading
The Fly: Cronenberg Horror Still Stings With Great Performances and Effects
5 out of 5 stars (one of my favorite movies) David Cronenberg’s The Fly is one of my favorite horror movies. It has relatable characters, a fascinating story, and fantastic practical effects that hold up just as well now as they did back in 1986. While this “body-horror” film will certainly be too much for… Continue Reading
Clueless: Seminal 90’s Classic Still Holds Up with Great Script, Relatable Characters
This review is dedicated to Adam Glass and Andrea Obert, without whom college would seriously have me buggin’ Where do I begin with Clueless? It has a fantastic cast, relatable characters, and even a little depth about the psyches of teenage girls in the 90’s. Add a great soundtrack along with a script so quotable… Continue Reading
”The Flintstones”: 90’s Adaptation Has Good Production Values, Rocky Narrative
2.4 out of 5 stars (Has some good moments, but is overall bad) “The Flintstones” is one of those cartoons that is clearly a product of its time. It followed Fred Flintstone, his wife Wilma, and their best friends and neighbors Barney and Betty Rubble. I have seen very little of the original cartoon, but… Continue Reading