Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (****) means family
a worthy, if occasionally slight tale that serves as a solid springboard for a Marvel franchise that right now is happy to have one.
Shudder’s Tailgate (****) what happens when you don’t let your wife drive
Most women, whether on a bicycle, or a motored device, don’t get into road rage situations. They have no need to express themselves on the freeway.
Another Look: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (****) saves Universal
Lucky viewers will get to see the film as a kid and enjoy it once more when they’re older.
Smile (****) wears its trauma bravely
It’s quite remarkable to think that this is the first full length feature of the writer/director. It’s even harder to believe I have never seen or heard of Sosie Bacon until today.
Terrified (****1/2) is an effective scare
We are not outside of the danger. It’s there waiting for us.
Barbarian (****) Keeps its story down deep
Cregger handles some very common story elements in a completely original way.
Bullet Train (****) Shatterpoint
Bullet Train is perhaps the most fun you will have dodging blood splatter this summer.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (****) has the hook
It’s a beacon of acting light that could only be ruined by making a sequel.
The Black Phone (****) Please be real…
One will definitely feel like they’ve gone through hell in the seventies when they come out of this movie.
Top Gun: Maverick (****) reaches new highs
Smart enough to leave room to grow.
Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (****) is fantastically warped
One thing is for sure, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is rewatchable.
The Lost City (****) is worth finding
If you have any appreciation for the journey or even just the incredible skill of Bullock, give The Lost City your time.
Another Look: Almost Famous Bootleg Cut (****) feels real but still too perfect
In Almost Famous, we have all problems wrapped up in a nice little bow with not much more than smiles to remember. There should have at least been some sort of venerial disease as a result of all that messing around.
The King’s Man (****) is not without sacrifice
Some might think the story silly for the fact that they often bring swords to gunfights. In the end, both are well-played.
The Card Counter (****) is solid Schrader
Schrader is not everyone’s cup of tea. Some of us like our tea as dark as the blackest coffee on a cold, bleak morning.
Belfast (****) Move myself and my family aside…
This is a brief tale that lacks any amount of pretension that might be present in a longer film.
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