Number 3 is fast and entertaining for you and me. Reflecting on our earlier reactions to the first trailer for “Sonic the Hedgehog,” I’m sure we’re all appreciative that the franchise kept […]
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
A cracking throwback to “The Wrong Trousers.” Wallace & Gromit were among my childhood favorites. The cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his silent dog Gromit are created with eccentricity and Laurel & Hardy […]
Nightbitch
Motherhood goes to the dogs. I’ve been in question about how I would take the new dark comedy “Nightbitch.” I knew the story involves Amy Adams as a mother who becomes a […]
Our Little Secret
It’s no secret it’s not how you should spend the holidays. On Max, there’s a comedy called “Sweethearts,” which is about two platonic friends who decide to break up with their spouses […]
Moana 2
This visually stunning and fun sequel needs to go a little farther. The original Disney film “Moana” was a delightful and magical film that gave people a Polynesian princess who shares the […]
Dear Santa
A lump of coal of a satanic holiday feature. Here’s the premise for “Dear Santa.” A kid with a learning disability writes a letter to Santa, but accidentally spells “SATAN,” instead of […]
Sweethearts
This charming break-up movie needs less cliches and more stuffing. “Sweethearts” is a made-for-Max comedy that takes place before Thanksgiving, because the two main characters want to break up with their spouses […]
Hot Frosty
This snowman is somebody you want to build. The Frosty the Snowman story I grew up with was the 1969 Rankin/Bass animated special with Jimmy Durante narrating. It took a magic hat […]
Red One
A Naughty List of unfunny gags and cliches. We get many Christmas action movies from “Die Hard” to “Violent Night,” as well as Santa movies from “Miracle on 34th Street” to “The […]
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point
This holiday feature brings tidings of great Christmas dinner authenticity. In my past, I’ve had holiday traditions. I used to go my grandparents’ house after Church on Christmas Eve, celebrate at my […]
