2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) There’s a lot riding on the success of Tenet. After multiple pushbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic and writer-director Christopher Nolan’s insistence that it be seen in theaters, many were proclaiming Tenet would bring everyone back to the movies again. I’m sad to say that not only does Tenet… Continue Reading
Bottle Shock: Offbeat Dramedy Bubbles With Charm
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best I’ve seen this year) This review was requested by Drew Henry. Thanks for being a good friend and supporter. I am not a wine connoisseur. I’ve had a few glasses here and there, but outside of a delicious Francis Ford Coppola brand I shared with a… Continue Reading
Thelma & Louise: Feminist Road Trip Has Heart, Humor, Modern Resonance
5 out of 5 stars (Classic) Note: Thelma & Louise discusses and shows an attempted sexual assault. Something I’ve learned as a critic is that time changes perspective. A person can see a film or show at one age and not comprehend what it’s talking about, but see it later and connect with it in a whole… Continue Reading
Downton Abbey: Witty Finale a Royal Goodbye for Fans
2 out of 5 stars for nonfans, 3.5 out of 5 stars according to a fan This review was requested by Peggy Thomas. Thanks for being a great mom. I never watched Downton Abbey. I know of its importance in pop culture and have seen a few YouTube compilations of funny lines from Maggie Smith’s… Continue Reading
Spider-Man: Far From Home: Flawed but Ambitious Sequel Swings High
4 out of 5 stars for Spidey fans, 3 out of 5 for nonfans. Spider-Man: Far From Home is one of the most bizarre superhero movies I’ve ever seen. The action is bigger, the plot is zanier, but it lacks the heart and subtlety of its predecessor. While the first half suffers from pacing issues,… Continue Reading
This “Jurassic World” Has More Bite Then Expected, Despite Flaws
3 out 5 stars (average) I will never understand Hollywood’s seemingly immortal fascination with unnecessary reboots and sequels. Since 2010, reboots of popular franchises have been spewing out the back end during the summer months hoping to rekindle the spark gained from the originals. 80’s classics Robocop and A Nightmare on Elm Street were given… Continue Reading