2.5 out of 5 stars (Decent) I have always been a casual Star Wars fan. Outside of Solo, I enjoyed the movies well enough and have dabbled in some of the games and shows, but I don’t have a deep connection with this franchise others do. As a casual fan, I found Star Wars: The… Continue Reading
Marvel’s New Film Not Fantastic, But It’s No Failure
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Note: My thoughts on this film (often stylized as Fant4stic) have changed dramatically since this review. Today, I completely agree with the majority opinion: the characters are weak, the tone is overly dour, and the film completely lacks a second act due to studio meddling. Today, I would likely give… Continue Reading
The Pen is Mightier Than the Wand in “Percy Jackson”
4 out of 5 stars (one of the best of the year) Note: This is a classic case of the book being better than the film. I saw this movie before reading the book and loved it, but upon reading the book, I realized that many of the novel’s best elements had been left on… Continue Reading