One Man's Thoughts
What if toys had a mind of their own? 24 years ago, Pixar dug into this concept with Toy Story, a film that opened up a world of possibilities for … Continue reading ‘Toy Story 4’ is a fitting and emotional ride with old friends
Every time a sequel comes out, it has a singular goal: add something fresh to an already existing story line without coming off as stale or tacked on for no … Continue reading ‘Men in Black: International’ wastes talent and isn’t very funny
I appreciate films that have an effortless cool about them. A cunning nod to the audience that things are going to be okay for the next two hours. 19 years … Continue reading ‘Shaft’ is a satisfying and hilarious sequel
Leonard (Vincent Macigne) writes auto-fiction. In other words, he takes pieces of his real life, most notably his sexual adventures, and places them in a fictional world. For him, it’s … Continue reading ‘Non-Fiction’ dishes an honest take on adult relationships
Power is an incredible thing, but it can also be a deadly one. Whoever wields it has the choice to do so for right or wrong. Consequences usually follow whichever … Continue reading ‘Dark Phoenix’ has its moments, but fails to be a great addition to the ‘X-Men’ universe
Here’s an erection-inducing trailer.
When I think of Octavia Spencer, warmth comes to mind first. A strong, nurturing presence that is going to turn off the darkness and tell me everything is going to … Continue reading Octavia Spencer makes ‘Ma’ a worthy endeavor
Humans and creatures: Which one is the true monster? Ever since the dawn of time, prosperous minds have dove headfirst into this idea, cutting through the dichotomy of our civilization … Continue reading ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ delivers on the trailer’s promise
During the opening scene of Guy Ritchie’s Aladdin remake, Will Smith is speaking to a couple of children on a boat overlooking a giant sea and beautiful city ahead. At … Continue reading Do yourself a favor and just forget ‘Aladdin’ ever happened
“I’m trying to make a dollar out of 30 cents.”-Frank Grillo When it comes to surviving in the fiercely competitive world of Hollywood, versatility is an actor’s best friend. The … Continue reading The Frank Grillo Experience: “There’s never a false note on set.”
Rules and consequences. The two things that human beings abide by are mere stop signs that John Wick cruises right on past, at least lately. In the new chapter of … Continue reading ‘John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum’ is true action artistry
All Rudolf Nureyev wanted to do was dance, but in 1961, that wasn’t so easy. The Cold War had everybody on edge, including Nureyev’s native Russia. One of the most … Continue reading ‘The White Crow’ does the heroic tale of Rudolf Nureyev justice
