REVIEW – “A Man Called Otto”: Zest for Life Nearly Lost in Translation
There may still be a luminous corner in one’s mind that harkens back to moviegoing in the past. Or at least, home engagement with films beyond the mainstream, or even…
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REVIEW – “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody”: A Singer’s Life, Not Completely Told
We’re all familiar with the emotional response tied to hearing a legendary song for the first time. A track with a catchy melody, hook, or rhythm that stays with an…
REVIEW – “The Woman King”: Dahomey Forever? Perhaps.
Whenever the course of historical events translate to screen adaptation, its goal to sneak up on the viewer lends to highly mixed results. Place the viewer directly in front of…
REVIEW – “Bullet Train”: Thrill Ride Focuses Too Much on Journey, Not Destination
Here’s a wacky alchemist recipe for you. If Agatha Christie were alive right now, had gotten her hands on the script for Speed, and then remodeled it to mirror early-era…
REVIEW – “Uncharted” – Globetrotting Cutscene Treasure Hunt intended for Fans Only
Upon seeing the first pieces of marketing for Ruben Fleischer’s Uncharted, a much-ballyhooed cinematic interpretation directly based on the bestselling PlayStation game series, my immediate reaction was rather indifferent. I…
REVIEW – “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania”: Checking Out with a Whimper, not a Bang
What is it about Hotel Transylvania: Transformania that even the biggest name involved opted out of returning? And how is it that one individual’s lack of presence somehow opens all…
REVIEW – “Spider-Man: No Way Home” – High School Webslinger Trilogy Reaches Impossible Feat
The fifth time was the charm. In the grand tradition that was 2021 and Marvel Movies, and their chaotic symbiosis, the best (five in all) was saved for last. After…