Category: Movie Reviews
-
Paul Thomas Anderson: One Film After Another
A journey through one weekend with three Paul Thomas Anderson films.
-
-
Nobody 2 takes the easy route
There are moments of inspiration here…not enough of that to make up for the predictable pabulum.
-
Presence simple story told simply
Presence – 2025Director Stephen SoderberghWriter David KoeppStarring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, West Mulholland, Julia Fox, Natalie Woolams-Torres, Lucas Papaelias Stephen Soderbergh is quietly one of the better directors of his era. He’s been willing to try any type of story with any type of method. In the last century, he would…
-
Weapons is one of the year’s best
Weapons – 2025 Written and Directed by Zach CreggerStarring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Cary Christopher Weapons starts off with the disappearance of all but one of the children in a second grade class. We get to see each of them run through the night (at…
-
The Naked Gun (2025) is competently unnecessary
The Naked Gun – 2025 offers a remake of the classic series, featuring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin, Jr. The film embraces absurdist humor, though it lacks the sharpness of its predecessors. While some moments entertain, it fails to achieve the same iconic status, making rewatchability questionable. Overall, reactions vary among viewers.
-
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review & Analysis
The Fantastic Four: First Steps – 2025 Director Matt ShakmanScreenplay Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian SpringerStarring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Ralph Ineson The cinematic history of The Fantastic Four is checkered, to say the least. When Roger Corman…
-
The Waste of Talent in Eddington should be avoided
Eddington, directed by Ari Aster and featuring a notable cast, is criticized for its chaotic narrative and underutilization of talent, particularly Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal. Set in a small New Mexico town during COVID, it fails to effectively convey meaningful stories, resulting in a frustrating cinematic experience overall.
-
Exploring Drop: A Thriller Worth Watching
“Drop,” directed by Christopher Landon, features therapist Violet (Meghann Fahy) on a perilous date with photographer Henry (Brandon Sklenar). Unexpected “drops” deliver ominous messages, revealing an armed threat at home. Despite its predictable elements, strong performances and effective direction offer an engaging experience for viewers looking for a budget thriller.
-
Superman: Chaos reigns
Gunn’s Superman starts mid-stream for a universe beginning. It depends on if one can enjoy the chaos of a Gunn film, filled with more references than even the staunchest Superman fan can follow to whether or not one will like this film.
Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews 