The force is almost always with us in this finale. I found myself in tears at Carrie Fisher’s final moments as Leia, filmed before her death in 2016, in “Star Wars: The […]
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Jumanji: The Next Level
The continuing world of Jumanji takes risks, but plays them too safe. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” was an enormous hit for Dwayne Johnson during the 2017 holiday movie season, grossing over […]
The Aeronauts
At a high altitude, Redmayne and Jones explore the Heavens. Every once in a while, the best action movies aren’t promoted on M&Ms or billboards or Toyota ads. Instead, artisan studios like […]
Frozen 2
It’s almost as dazzling, magical, and delightful as the first. Don’t Let it Go. The original “Frozen” made my list of the Best Films of 2013, because of how it relates to […]
Charlie’s Angels (2019)
Sorry ladies, this new “Charlie’s Angels” lacks independence or energy. After I attended a screening of “Charlie’s Angels,” I was having a conversation with my mother, who also know the sequel or […]
Lady and the Tramp (2019)
This Disney+ remake has howls, but it’s not always Belle Notte. The new Disney+ platform has been released, despite its internet crash set-back, and one of the new movies it has released […]
Green Eggs & Ham
Complete with comedy, messages, and a dangerous plot, you’ll enjoy this Netflix Dr. Seuss series a lot. We’ll begin this review with rhyming, and end it on a serious note. I’m a […]
Terminator: Dark Fate
It’s basically its own remake of “Judgement Day.” Linda Hamilton is back as Sarah Conner, who prevented the future of Skynet from happening, and saves her son John, the future leader of […]
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
This Disney sequel flies into the wall. Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” will always be one of the most beautifully drawn and magical animated features. One of the characters who helped make it so […]
Ad Astra
Pitt takes an emotionally-packed Interstellar journey to save humanity. Yes, I’ve seen the trailers for “Ad Astra,” a Sci-Fi entry from writer/director James Gray. But I haven’t paid fully attention to them, […]
