Movies Reviews

"The cinematic equivalent of a canary in the coal mine which issues a dire warning to the government to get SWAT teams under control before either the people revolt or the U.S. turns into a Fascistic police state. "

Posted Sep 15, 2015

" Johnny Depp is at the top of his game, here, as Whitey Bulger, a very intimidating, larger-than-life monster without a functioning conscience. "

Posted Sep 13, 2015

"A captivating combination of camaraderie and cartoon physics tempered by just enough nostalgia to tug at your heartstrings. "

Posted Sep 12, 2015

"A goner granted a miraculous reprieve by God ostensibly to let us all know that paradise really exists. "

Posted Sep 10, 2015

"A modern morality play examining the emotional and physical toll exacted by the military tactic of bombing by drones. "

Posted Sep 6, 2015

"An atmospheric whodunit guaranteed to keep you intrigued and guessing right to the very end. "

Posted Sep 6, 2015

"An edge-of-your-seat, adrenaline-fueled, high body-count splatterfest that remains riveting from start to finish despite dispensing with the idea of plot development once the premise has been set. "

Posted Sep 6, 2015

"A textbook primer on how a united community ought to respond to the arrival of racist bullies before the creeps have a chance to ruin the neighborhood. "

Posted Sep 6, 2015

"A delightful documentary exploring whether a thoroughly-American, 29 year-old bachelor of East Indian extraction can turn on a dime and agree to an arranged marriage when it's time to settle down? "

Posted Sep 5, 2015

"The Black Panthers revisited less as a political party concerned about the welfare of the people than as an internecine power struggle between a couple of larger than life egos. "

Posted Aug 31, 2015

"A prayer-ordained, Prodigal husband parable preaching primarily to the choir! "

Posted Aug 27, 2015

"A harrowing heart-pounder that delivers even more excitement per-minute than is suggested by its very compelling trailer! "

Posted Aug 24, 2015

"An uplifting testament to the notion that it's still possible for a sinner to find his true calling and turn his life around after first paying his debt to society. "

Posted Aug 21, 2015

"A delightful summer sleeper not to be missed! "

Posted Aug 18, 2015

"The cinematic equivalent of a nostalgic fanzine designed with die-hard devotees of gangsta' rap in mind. "

Posted Aug 16, 2015

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Posted Aug 14, 2015

"Revenge as a dish best served pixilated! "

Posted Aug 13, 2015

"A derivative, estrogen-fueled, overcoming-the-odds saga strictly recommended for females interested in seeing sepia-skinned Adonises gyrate while disrobing to mind-numbing disco music. "

Posted Aug 12, 2015

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Posted Aug 12, 2015

"A passable, nostalgic period piece which does a far better job of recreating Cold War ambience than intrigue. "

Posted Aug 11, 2015

"A touching bio about a selfless, self-made billionaire who'd probably prefer to be remembered as a tireless proponent of the notion that black lives matter. "

Posted Aug 10, 2015

"A gospel-driven cross of Precious and Rent, only set in a sleepy Southern town that time forgot instead of New York City. "

Posted Aug 7, 2015

"A decent enough overhaul to recommend heartily as a pleasant escape from the hazy, hot, humid dog days of August. "

Posted Aug 7, 2015

"The epitome of a bona fide summer blockbuster! "

Posted Jul 31, 2015

"A must-see account of the birth of passionate, television punditry. "

Posted Jul 29, 2015

"From full-frontal male nudity to an F-word laced theme song, Vacation is a cringe-inducing disappointment that bears little resemblance to the original it so desperately endeavors to pay homage to. "

Posted Jul 28, 2015

"A pleasant, if predictable, romantic romp laced with far more mirth than sophistication or substance. "

Posted Jul 27, 2015

"A creepy, counterintuitive fright fest that puts a perverse spin on the meaning of getting lucky. "

Posted Jul 27, 2015

"A thought-provoking thriller guaranteed to keep you enthralled while reassessing the meaning of consciousness "

Posted Jul 27, 2015

"A compelling character study of a likable do-gooder whose only regret is that he has but one life to devote to his fellow man. "

Posted Jul 15, 2015

"Ole! Ole! Ole! "

Posted Jul 15, 2015

"Scary fright fare that puts a creepy new spin on the meaning of school spirit. "

Posted Jul 10, 2015

"An improbable, if thought-provoking mind-bender built on a house of cards that holds up only to the extent you're willing to go along with its preposterous premise. "

Posted Jul 6, 2015

"An atmospheric whodunit guaranteed to keep you intrigued and guessing right to the very end. "

Posted Jul 5, 2015

"Paints a plausible picture of a just-dumped divorcee doing her best to pick up the pieces of her shattered dreams. "

Posted Jul 3, 2015

"An unabashedly carnal indulgence solely interested in inducing gelatinous drools of saliva from the mouths of overstimulated females. "

Posted Jun 29, 2015

"An inspired pairing of the relentlessly absurd Ferrell and the motor-mouthed Hart at the top of their games. "

Posted Jun 29, 2015

"A refreshingly-principled parable proving that a picture championing chastity can be every bit as entertaining and enjoyable as one promoting promiscuity. "

Posted Jun 29, 2015

"Alternately vulnerable and bizarre, but always endearing, the Saturday Night Live alum enjoys her best outing since Bridesmaids, here, as an anguished soul allowed, against her better judgment, to purchase a terribly-embarrassing, 15 minutes of fame. "

Posted Jun 29, 2015

"Liam Neeson delivers afresh in an edge-of-your-seat, high body-count thriller every bit as good as they come! "

Posted Jun 29, 2015

"A bittersweet documentary detailing an attempt to reconcile a pair of siblings' polar opposite approaches to surviving the Holocaust. "

Posted Jun 29, 2015

"A latter-day variation on the Prodigal Son parable providing proof that God still works in mysterious ways. "

Posted Jun 26, 2015

"A nostalgic tribute to a materialistic generation weaned on conspicuous consumption where capped gold teeth and gaudy clock necklaces were trendy fashion statements. "

Posted Jun 25, 2015

"A cattle prod of a picture which incessantly provokes and pushes the cinematic envelope while taking no prisoners in a very freaky battle-of-the-sexes. "

Posted Jun 21, 2015

"A touching tale illustrating how a dramatic life change might, temporarily at least, exact a terrible toll on a frail human psyche. "

Posted Jun 17, 2015

"A daunting test of teen loyalty by way of an Electronic Age equivalent of a Salem witch hunt. "

Posted Jun 17, 2015

"A rollicking roller coaster ride around the 'hood that's basically a hilarious cross between Kid and Play's House Party (1990) and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). "

Posted Jun 16, 2015

"Not quite a Spielberg-quality blockbuster, but it'll do. "

Posted Jun 15, 2015

"A riveting courtroom drama chronicling an emotionally-draining showdown played out on a world stage between the Black Lives Matter and Stand Your Ground movements. "

Posted Jun 15, 2015