This is not bewitching for any age group. As a child, I’ve had my unsettling moments. There are certain scenes in children’s films I didn’t want to see. I was truly terrified […]
The Witches (2020)
I’m Your Woman
Rachel Brosnahan ignites the screen as a woman in danger. I’ve viewed “I’m Your Woman” as a virtual screening from the Chicago Film Festival, and I found it to be more thrilling […]
Honest Thief
Liam Neeson relies on the same old gimmicks in this forgettable action flick. You might say “Honest Thief” is another “Taken”-type movie, because of how Liam Neeson has to make phone calls […]
Spontaneous
Here’s a teen romcom that’s explosive (literally), sentimental, funny, and sweet. The set-up for “Spontaneous” is either inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic or the ending to “Ready or Not.” It’s a teen […]
Kajillionaire
It’s called a hustle, sweetheart, but not the kind you’d expect. “Kajillionaire,” the latest entry from writer/director Miranda July, is a crime drama that’s much different than the trailers portray. It feels […]
The Empire Strikes Back
The “Star Wars” movie with the iconic “No, I Am Your Father” line turns 40. Movie theaters are slowly starting to reopen their doors to people, while upcoming blockbusters like “Black Widow” […]
Ava
What the Hell was Jessica Chastain or any of these fine talents thinking?! “Ava” is Jessica Chastain’s first collaboration with director Tate Taylor since “The Help,” and it’s not a very good […]
The Devil All The Time
An acclaimed novel gets a riveting and dangerous movie version on Netflix. It’s not often we get to hear authors narrating the movie version of their acclaimed books. “The Devil All The […]
Mulan (2020)
The latest Disney remake brings honor to the main heroine. The 1998 animated feature “Mulan” was an absolute delight, because it possessed a Chinese spirit by resurrecting its legend Hua Mulan, giving […]
Cut Throat City
RZA’s Post-Katrina crime drama delivers on a timely basis. “Cut Throat City,” directed by RZA, is a post-Katrina crime drama that has been theatrically playing in select cities for the past few […]
