2 out of 5 stars (Has some good moments, but is overall bad) Note: Black Christmas is about sexual assault on college campuses. If that subject is uncomfortable for you, I advise skipping this film. Black Christmas is the 2nd remake of a cult classic 1970’s slasher about a group of sorority sisters surviving masked… Continue Reading
Jexi: Poorly-Directed Misfire Should Be Left in the Trashbin
1 out of 5 stars (the worst of the year) Note: If you suffer from motion sickness, Jexi’s camerawork may cause a reaction. I recommend the Gravity Falls episode Soos & the Real Girl (available in parts on YouTube) if you want to see Jexi’s premise done well. Jexi shouldn’t be this bad. Written and… Continue Reading
The Addams Family: Morbidly Humored Reboot a Kooky Good Time
2.8 out of 5 stars (decent) The Addams Family is another surprising example of an idea that shouldn’t work as well as it does. Based on the comic strips by Charles Addams and classic 60’s show, this animated revamp retains the morbid humor of its source (though toned down a bit for a family audience),… Continue Reading
The Babysitter: Sufficiently Gory Horror-Comedy Won’t be Called Again
2.5 out of 5 stars (Decent) This review was requested by Michael Deak. Thanks for keeping the laughs coming. Growing up, I had two fabulous babysitters. They would play action figures with me, dress up barbies with my younger sister, and keep us entertained until our parents got home from Bunco. I can almost assure… Continue Reading
Holmes and Watson: Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly’s Spoof Sinks
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
Melissa McCarthy’s Newest a Decent Party Film
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Life of the Party may have the slightest plot I’ve seen in 2018, and I’m okay with that (seriously, An Extremely Goofy Movie had more narrative thrust than this). In a time when most big Hollywood releases are trying to cram “important messages” down our throats, Life of the… Continue Reading