It captures the nostalgia of the original, if not any big laughs. The original “Ghostbusters” was a comedy hit from director Ivan Reitman, and it’s heroes were Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, the […]
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Home Sweet Home Alone
The reboot nobody asked for is just as bad as you’d expect. Here’s the setup of “Home Sweet Home Alone.” A fat English kid living in America begs to use the bathroom […]
Clifford the Big Red Dog
This CGI dog is lovable once you get to know him. Ever since my sister and brother-in-law got two girl dogs named Kona and Remi, I’ve grown a soft spot for dogs, […]
Belfast
Kenneth Branagh captures the joys and sorrows of an Irish lad during the 60s riots. We meet little Buddy, who loves pretending to be the knight slaying the dragon with a wooden […]
Red Notice
The only thing this heist comedy for Netflix steals is your time. “Red Notice” only tickled me twice. In one scene, Dwayne Johnson has to wear a hairnet in a prison kitchen, […]
Language Lessons
A video shout-out to Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass. I apologize if I’m late with my review of “Language Lessons,” but even film critics have complicated schedules. I had my cousin’s wedding, […]
Army of Thieves
A prequel even Danny Ocean would have enjoyed. “Army of Thieves” is the prequel to Netflix action horror hit from last May called “Army of the Dead,” and it’s also a spin-off […]
The French Dispatch
Wes Anderson’s love letter to journalism has more laughs and quirkiness than flair. I’ve been receiving comments lately about how my 3-star reviews would mean that I gave the movie or show […]
Ron’s Gone Wrong
This malfunctioning android has the right iOS once you get to know him. I met Zach Galifianakis just as he was beginning to make a name for himself, coming on his hilarious […]
I’m Your Man
The qualities and difficulties of a dreamy German robot with a British accent. If you’ve hated the false advertising of “Bicentennial Man” with Robin William or Garry Shandling’s motorized appendage in “What […]
