Warning: SPOILERS When the trailer first hit for David Yarovesky’s superhero horror film Brightburn, everyone was excited for this film. What looked like a movie that questioned, “What if Superman was evil?” […]
“Brightburn” Could’ve Been So Much Better
Jared’s Quick Takes: “Rocketman”, “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”
I recently saw two of the first blockbuster films of the summer: Rocketman, starring Taron Egerton and Godzilla: King of the Monsters, starring Godzilla. WARNING: SPOILERS IN REVIEWS Rocketman: More of a […]
Movie Review – “Booksmart” (2019)
On paper, I would describe “Booksmart” as a gender-swapped “Superbad.” Both films are about a couple of dorky best friends near the end of their time in high school that […]
Movie Review – “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019)
What should a great monster movie be like? What elevates a film about abominations of life above your standard eye candy into something worthwhile and meaningful? Can a monster movie […]
Movie Review – “Aladdin” (2019)
I’m sick of these live action Disney remakes. I understand why Disney is making so many – to capitalize on our nostalgia and fondness for the movies we grew up […]
Movie Review – “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (2019)
I can’t think of many films that pull off one man versus the entire world while still being a fun, entertaining ride. “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” not only […]
Movie Review – “Long Shot” (2019)
Part of the reason we’re seeing fewer romantic comedies from Hollywood is because everyone knows the formula to these increasingly predictable movies. The formula was even satirized in “Isn’t It […]
Movie Review – “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” (2019)
If there’s one video game franchise that captivated my attention the most as a kid, it was certainly the Pokémon franchise. Like so many other kids in the 90s and […]
