Wes Anderson has been responsible for some of the most pretentious movies that have come out over the last 15 years. The term ‘style over substance’ is commonly used among cinema snobs as a phrase used to describe films with strong artistic expression but weak and incoherent storytelling. Imagine a film where the central narrative … More Asteroid City Review: Wes Anderson’s Style Loses All Substance
The rise of the #MeToo era was marketed as a time when women and men were finally going to achieve true equality that according to feminists had an existed yet. After the last several years, it’s become obvious that equality was simply a code word for payback. Ever since Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein was ousted … More Barbie (2023) Review: Greta Gerwig Subverts Families Into A Misandrist Adventure
With the American box office suffering from its lowest point since 9/11, David O. Russell’s film ‘Amsterdam’ had a prime opportunity to bring audiences back to the movie theaters for a film that flexes a big cast of quality actors…and Taylor Swift. However, much like a Denver Broncos running back, ‘Amsterdam’ fumbles a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity … More Amsterdam (2022) Review: A Left-Wing Hollywood Lecture Soaked In Nihilism
Just because this is a superhero film doesn’t mean “The Suicide Squad” is fit for the whole family. But if you leave your kids at home, there is plenty of brutal fun to be had. … More The Suicide Squad Review: Major Improvements From The First Film
Margot Robbie would have been better off producing a Gotham City Sirens film because Birds of Prey is a textbook definition of wasted potential. … More Birds of Prey Review: The Fantabulous Bastazrdzation Of A Great Comic Book Property
Director Jay Roach and screenwriter Charles Randolph created a hit piece on Fox News that even the people furthest on the left can’t even stand. … More Bombshell Review: This Was Supposed To Be Oscar Bait?
The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age. … More Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Review: An Imperfect Hollywood Throwback
I can’t fault the acting in this, A solid cast of stars highlight otherwise failure of storytelling and pacing. Terminal has a lot of enjoyable elements in its oddball style, but the narrative keeps it from being something truly special, a wasted opportunity. … More Terminal (2018) Review: Unfocused Oddball Style
Screenwriter Steven Rogers tells a story about Harding that has rarely been told, and we end up sympathizing with her for the first time telling this story. When the Detroit attack happened, Harding was painted as the villain as Kerrigan was portrayed as the poor innocent girl who viciously attacked. While the attack was indeed dastardly, Kerrigan’s portrayal by the media was anything but accurate, while people were too harsh on Tonya but history is written by the victor. … More I, Tonya Review: A Pop Culture Villain Turned Anti-Hero
Suicide Squad is a good film and a step in the right direction after Batman vs Superman, the problem continues to be that this had the potential to be a great film but studio interference seems to be anchoring the final product. … More Suicide Squad Review: Solid But Unfocused Superhero Mashup
