Just one year ago, the century-long tradition of watching new films in theaters appeared to be in seriously dangerous trouble. Half-measure attempts to reopen theaters amidst the ongoing surges in COVID-19 cases kept a lot of people at home during…
‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ review: Karen Gillan can’t save this convoluted and confused story
A classic case of trying to do it all and accomplishing very little, Gunpowder Milkshake is a missed opportunity for all involved. Despite an aesthetic that is very clearly bellowing at viewers to please notice how original it is, the…
Jumanji The Next Level Movie Review: Plenty of laughs amidst mindless action
When a beloved film from the 1990’s becomes a series of films nearly 20 years later, there are many reasons for fans to be both excited and slightly concerned. 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle wasn’t a total sell, despite a…
Stuber Movie Review: This is one ride you won’t want to share
As hard as it may be to believe, there was once a time when getting into a complete stranger’s car was something most parents warned their kids about. Now, you can just call up some random person through an app…
The Party’s Just Beginning Movie Review: Karen Gillan makes a promising directorial debut
Actress Karen Gillan has established herself in numerous genres. Between her work on Doctor Who, the Guardians of the Galaxy films, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Oculus, to name a handful of her most noteworthy screen performances, Gillan has…
First Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle trailer
I can’t believe it’s been 22 years since Joe Johnston’s Jumanji starring the late Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst y Bradley Pierce came out. Even though it’s wasn’t as good as the book it was adapted from, Alan Parrish’s story in…
Movie Review: In a Valley of Violence
Westerns have certainly come roaring back. It’s rather ironic, because they tend to embrace elements that many of us find repugnant (or should anyway). Classic westerns tend to be about the mighty white man who conquers nature, women, villains, and…