“All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs,” must-watch for any hockey fan
Amazon Prime Video’s five-episode docuseries “All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs,” shows the inner workings of a professional sports organization from every angle and is a must-watch for any hockey fan. Narrated by life-long Leafs fan Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”),…
‘Venom: Let There be Carnage’ makes for exciting Marvel sequel
In the mid-credit scene at the end of “Venom” (2018), serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson, “Zombieland”) said, “there’s gonna be carnage.” Fast-forward to 2021 in “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” directed by Andy Serkis (“Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle”),…
‘The Many Saints of Newark’ carries on ‘Sopranos’ legacy
Since its 1999 premiere, HBO’s “The Sopranos” has remained one of the most critically-praised and popular series in the history of American television. Media outlets such as Rolling Stone have even gone so far as to refer to it as…
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ clumsily transitions from stage to screen
“Dear Evan Hansen” has debuted on the big screen, and the result is semi-satisfactory. Although the important message has a clear impact, what was obviously supposed to be a movie-musical, should probably stay a musical. Ben Platt (“Pitch Perfect”) plays…
‘Cry Macho’ preserves the spirit of classic Western films
Early in his almost 70-year career, Clint Eastwood (“The Mule”) cemented himself as one of the most iconic faces of the Western genre after appearing as “The Man With No Name” in Sergio Leone’s “Dollars Trilogy.” Later on in his…
‘Hawkeye’ trailer gives expectations for joyful holiday adventure
On Sept. 13, Marvel Studios released the trailer for the upcoming “Hawkeye” series. Coming to Disney+ this November, the trailer did not disappoint. Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner, “Avengers: Endgame”) is confronted with his past role as an assassin in the…
‘Malignant’s’ laughable execution squanders unique premise
Over the course of his career, director James Wan (“Aquaman”) has become a force to be reckoned with in the horror film genre. Through properties such as the “Saw” franchise, Wan has shown a knack for thinking outside the box…
‘Once Upon a Time in Queens’ details rise, fall of 80s Mets
“Once Upon a Time in Queens,” directed by Nick Davis (“Ted Williams: ‘The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived’”), is a four-part ESPN “30 for 30” documentary that aired on Sept. 14 and 15. The film features interviews with members of…
Uninspired ‘Cinderella’ retelling fails to improve classic story
Amazon Studios’ 2021 “Cinderella” movie is different than any other version of the fairytale that has been released. Written and directed by Kay Cannon (“Pitch Perfect”), this modern remake is reminiscent of what the creators of “Hamilton” set out to…
‘Shang-Chi’ marks new high for Marvel Cinematic Universe
The second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) “Phase Four,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” commences the franchise’s post-Infinity Saga run on a positive note by introducing its newest Avenger. Boasting a strong cast of characters,…
