“Oh, you do not want to be friends with me, trust me.” Normally, that response warrants the sternest “aca-scuse me?” possible, but today is different. Today is when the darker side of Paul Feig reigns. On Friday — the 13th,…
Tribeca 2018 Movie Review: Song of Back and Neck
There are really two movies trapped inside Paul Lieberstein’s Song of Back and Neck. Both are about healing, the one literal, the other figurative. One is a charming romantic comedy with beats you could hit in your sleep. The other…
Movie Review: ‘Ghostbusters’ is a fun and hilarious paranormal adventure
Ghostbusters is the movie I wish came out when I was kid because I know 10-year-old me would adore it. The nerdy premise teamed with a great group of kickass funny ladies makes for pure entertainment. Lucky for the new…
‘Ghostbusters’ reboot releases trailer
The first trailer for the Ghostbusters reboot was released a few days ago and it is quite something. For those of us who grew up watching the original films, this first look will come as a shock. Please don’t get…
Jon’s Movie Review: “Spy” Slays Familiar Foes
Spy films are built on our deep-seated paranoia and distrust of everything. It’s no surprise they became popular during major wars, but long gone are the days of the Hitchcockian and classic Bondian spy films that provided political commentary and…
Monday Morning Moan: Stop Talking About Kim Kardashian, Please? Also Let’s Play: Female Empowerment or Pandering?
What is the Monday Morning Moan? Just a compilation of the week’s most groan-worthy moments. Have you had your cup of coffee yet? You’re going to need it. This week we need to stop talking about Kim Kardashian (after this…
Jon’s Movie Review: The Heat
Good cop, bad cop, corrupt cop, crazy cop, psychic cop, we’ve seen it all. Countless combinations you can have, and as long as you have a good script, it can turn out to be something new and amazing. The Heat…