Plot: A girl named Mary is living her plain country-side life when one day she finds a mysterious flower that can give her the power to become a witch, which lasts for one night only. Review: Based on the 1971 children’s novel The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart, this anime fantasy adventure is a satisfying... Continue Reading →
Plot: Set in an alternative universe modern-day LA where humans, orcs, and elves live side by side, a human cop (Smith) is forced to work with an Orc cop (Edgerton) to find a powerful magic wand that everyone is willing to kill for. Review: Using fantasy stories to provide commentary on contemporary society is hardly... Continue Reading →
Plot: Based on the 1995 book Painfully Rich: The Outrageous Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Heirs of J. Paul Getty, the story depicts oil tycoon and billionaire J. Paul Getty’s refusal to corporate with the extortion demands of a group of kidnappers who abducted his grandson John Paul Getty III in 1973. Review: No matter... Continue Reading →
Plot: Taking place at a Baltimore research facility in 1962, a mute custodian named Elisa forms a relationship with a mysterious captured amphibian creature. Review: "Water is like love, it has no shape. It takes the shape of whatever it inhabits. It's the most powerful element in the universe. It's gentle, flexible, but breaks through... Continue Reading →
I just want to make one thing clear before I begin. I did not hate Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I even kinda enjoyed it However, it is far from a great film, with many perplexing creative decisions plaguing it’s storyline. So without further ado and no restraint on spoilers, here are eight... Continue Reading →
Plot: Peyton Westlake (Neeson), a scientist who is attacked and left for dead by a ruthless mobster named Robert Durant (Blake), returns to exact revenge on the people who burned him alive while also trying to hold onto his humanity for his attorney girlfriend (McDormand). Review: Twelve years before bringing the friendly neighborhood web slinger... Continue Reading →
Just a quick list consisting of movies I'm personally excited for in 2018. What are your most anticipated films for the new year? Annihilation Director: Alex Garland (Ex Machina) Cast: Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Oscar Isaac Plot: A group of soldiers enters an environmental disaster zone, with only one coming... Continue Reading →
Plot: Picking up immediately after the events of The Force Awakens, Rey has finally found the legendary Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and hopes to find understanding in her powers and her destiny. However, Luke’s disgruntled nature due to his failure with Kylo Ren complicates her efforts. Meanwhile, Leia and the Resistance fighters are on a... Continue Reading →
Plot: Set in 1939 Spain, during the final year of the Spanish Civil War, a recently orphaned 12-year old Carlos arrives at a haunted boys’ orphanage that he soon discovers is hiding many dark secrets. Review: Guillermo del Toro is one of those filmmakers that I can’t help but respect. This isn’t to say everything... Continue Reading →
Due to allegations of sexual misconduct, you will not see actor Kevin Spacey as J. Paul Getty in Ridley Scott’s All The Money In The World, which is in theaters now, despite being featured in the first trailer. Instead his scenes were reshot with Christopher Plummer, which makes me feel bad for the makeup team that... Continue Reading →
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