McDonald’s is one of the most well known companies in the world, feeding millions of people a day. However, the fast food giant’s widespread patronage didn’t translate into curiosity about its origins, as The Founder entered and exited theaters to … Continue reading The Founder – A Fast Food Giant’s Origins
After acquiring Lucasfilm for $4 billion, Disney understandably played things safe regarding the first Star Wars movie in ten years. The Force Awakens was an enjoyable, well-made continuation of the franchise that did its best to channel nostalgia while avoiding … Continue reading Rogue One – Looking Backward And Going Forward
Arrival could technically be considered an alien invasion movie, but given that it lacks the action typically seen in the genre, “alien contact” would be the more appropriate term. The focus is instead on the looming potential of conflict, as … Continue reading Arrival – Deep and Pretty Sci-Fi
The Avengers have proved more than capable of defending Earth from physical threats, but other heroes are needed to thwart enemies from the mystical realm. Doctor Strange is an enjoyable introduction of the Sorcerer Supreme, featuring inventive visuals and a … Continue reading Doctor Strange – A Dash of Magic In the Marvel Universe
Westerns have been a decidedly mixed bag at the box office. For every recent success (The Revenant, Django Unchained, True Grit, No Country for Old Men), there seems to be a disappointment or outright failure (A Million Ways to Die … Continue reading Hell or High Water – A Much Needed Jolt to the Western
With its young cast and heavy focus on social media and internet culture, Nerve is undoubtedly a millennial’s movie. The premise, centered on a mobile app whose users record themselves performing dares for money, requires some suspension of disbelief but … Continue reading Nerve – Millennial and Social Media Madness
“Well, at least we can all agree the third one’s always the worst,” says an X-Men: Apocalypse character after seeing Return of the Jedi in theaters. Besides being a nod to the 80s setting, this line could certainly be Bryan … Continue reading X-Men: Apocalypse – Speeches for Days
A promising theme of redemption. A prolific, supportive wife with close ties to a current Presidential candidate. An initial climb to the top of the polls. Another sexting scandal. A shouting match in a bakery. A televised interview starting with … Continue reading Weiner – Capturing A Glorious Train Wreck
After the Bourne Ultimatum wrapped up an excellent action trilogy 9 years ago, did we really need another Bourne film? I’m not counting Legacy, which while okay was essentially a Bourne film only in name. If Jason Bourne is to … Continue reading Jason Bourne – The Entertaining Bourne Redundancy
Amid all the craziness with hackers, threats, and abrupt removal from wide theatrical release, it became a patriotic duty for some Americans to find a way to watch The Interview. Having done so through my usual legal channels, I’m confused … Continue reading The Interview – Controversy Unfolded
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