Category: 4 Stars
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Paul Thomas Anderson: One Film After Another
A journey through one weekend with three Paul Thomas Anderson films.
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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…
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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.
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F1 is eye candy for big people
F1 – 2025 showcases Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a nomadic driver joining a struggling team to reclaim victory. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film combines stunning racing visuals with internal team conflicts. While the plot features familiar F1 names and solid character dynamics, it could benefit from tighter pacing.
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M3GAN 2.0: Twists and Laughs in AI Horror Comedy
M3GAN 2.0, directed by Gerard Johnstone, shifts from horror to comedic action, featuring new AI antagonist AMELIA. Gemma advocates for AI regulation while caring for Cady, who desires to reconstitute M3GAN to combat AMELIA. The film offers unexpected twists and humor, outshining its predecessor, but lacks horror elements.
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28 Years Later – Memento Mortuorum
28 Years Later – 2025 Director Danny BoyleWriter Alex GarlandStarring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jack O’Connell, Ralph Fiennes For a zombie film, 28 Years later is strangely contemplative. The film is beautifully shot over Northumberland, U.K. and the soundtrack is equally propulsive and effective. The story centers around the Island of Lindisfarne. It…
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Red Rocket – Dreams of a User
As he does in his other films, The Florida Project and Anora, Baker shows an unerring ability. He can grab acting talent from obscurity. Every performance here is award worthy and of bedrock quality. Baker tells the Greek tragedy for the common American lowlife.
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Is Thunderbolts Worth Watching? Full Review
“Thunderbolts,” directed by Jake Schreier and starring Florence Pugh, follows Yelena Belova, a super fixer working undercover. As she grapples with her past and the implications of her missions for the CIA, the film delivers emotional depth, despite a rushed finale. Overall, it stands out as a rewatchable addition to the MCU.
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Sound of Freedom (****) rings a clarion call
The portrayal that we are granted by Monteverde and his writing partner Barr give those in bondage a light. Let’s hope it’s a light that never goes out.
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Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews 