‘Justice League’ finally shines light on DC Universe
“Justice League” is half directed by Zack Snyder (“Sucker Punch”), and the other is directed by Joss Whedon (“The Avengers”). It marks the perennial coming together of heroes that DC and Warner Bros. have been trying to get together in…
‘Mudbound’ has everything awards films should have, just does not click
Rating: 3 / 5 stars Mudbound, directed by Dee Rees (“Bessie”), is a post-Civil War story that once again deals with the issue that Hollywood refuses to let die: Racism. In a World War II-infused U.S. south, two families, the…
Marvel’s Thor finally ‘Ragnarok’s big screen audiences
Taika Waititi (“Hunt for the Wilderpeople”) and the folks at Marvel have finally fixed the mighty god of thunder. “Thor” was a mostly generic superhero trope with a few moments of engaging action and humor, and it ended…
CBS’ ‘S.W.A.T.’ fails to capture magic of original film
CBS has been known for its large catalog of crime dramas over the years, from the numerous “CSI” series to “Criminal Minds.” This fall, the network decided to do a new take on an old movie. “S.W.A.T.” is based on…
1922’ finds itself standing apart from other King adaptations
Rating: 4/5 stars Riding the recent wave of success from Stephen King adaptations, “1922” comes at a perfect time. This Netflix original was released only a couple of weeks after “Gerald’s Game,” another King story brought to life on screen….
McG rebounds back into director’s chair with ‘The Babysitter’
Rating: 3/5 stars “The Babysitter,” directed by McG (“Supernatural”), stars Judah Lewis (“Demolition”) as Cole, a 12-year-old kid whose parents still get him a babysitter. Luckily enough for him, his babysitter is a gorgeous senior named Bee, played by Samara…
‘Geostorm,’ Disaster Movie or Disastrous Movie?
Rating: 1 / 5 stars “Geostorm” is the directorial debut for Dean Devlin (“The Librarians”), a film producer and screenwriter most notable for producing various Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day: Resurgence”) films such as “Stargate”, “Independence Day” and “Godzilla.” That connection…
The Meyerowitz Stories’ showcases talent if nothing else
Rating: 3.5/5 stars “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” is the age-old tale of a dysfunctional family during a difficult period later on in their lives. Written and directed by Noah Baumbach (“DePalma”), the film stars Adam Sandler (“Sandy Wexler”),…
‘Happy Death Day’ proves horror can be fueled by comedy
“Happy Death Day” was released on Friday the 13th, a perfect night to release a cheesy horror movie. “Happy Death Day” was marketed as “Groundhog Day” meets “Scream,” which is a pretty accurate way of describing it. The movie proved…
‘Spielberg’ taps into mind of one of world’s greatest directors
Rating: 4.5/5 stars “Spielberg” successfully touches the heart and finally puts audiences in the head of a remarkable filmmaker. At the start of “Spielberg,” Steven Spielberg talks about a moment during his teenage years when he said he considered not…
