The first “Pacific Rim” from 5 years ago, originally directed by Guillermo Del Toro, was a colorful movie. I’ve enjoyed the colorful lights, the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robot battles, and the […]
Pacific Rim: Uprising
Tomb Raider
The minute you hear a lot of noise from gun fire and explosions in an action movie, you know that’s too much. And the minute you hear certain lines, like someone being […]
Gringo
After watching annoying performances from an A-list cast in “A Wrinkle in Time,” I’ve found some much better performances in “Gringo,” a comedy with drug cartels, pharmaceutical companies, and a down-on-his-luck businessman […]
A Wrinkle in Time
I’m watching Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” and I’m asking myself two questions. 1.) Is this really made by two wonderful women like director Ava DuVernay (“Selma”) and screenwriter Jennifer Lee (“Frozen”)? […]
Red Sparrow
“Red Sparrow,” the next collaboration of Jennifer Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence, is one I’d like to call: “Fifty Shades” during the Cold War. Meaning: there are Russian operatives who must seduce […]
Death Wish
Remakes are always debatable, especially since some like “The Jungle Book” work or others like “Ghostbusters” flop. And “Death Wish, director Eli Roth’s remake of the 1974 Charles Bronson movie, only works […]
Annihilation
“Annihilation” is a bizarre, yet absorbing experience-a Sci-Fi thriller has mutates itself with all the mutations going on. Hell, I’m pondering on how movie-goers will take it, especially since CinemaScore awards C+ […]
Game Night
There’s a saying: “You’re smarter than you look,” and that was my reaction towards “Game Night.” I was on the fence with the trailers, especially with how it’s difficult finding a mass […]
Black Panther
One of the most talked about movies of the season is sure to be “Black Panther,” a superhero movie about an Avenger from Africa. Chadwick Boseman reprises his role from “Captain America: […]
Groundhog Day
Harold Ramis’ 1993 comedy “Groundhog Day” is a hilarious one. A sweet and lovable hit that repeats itself with the right intentions. Bill Murray stars as a Pittsburgh weatherman named Phil, who […]
