You don’t always need to fully understand the premise of a mystery thriller with an all-star cast; sometimes you just have to have fun watching their characters go through with the plot, […]
Bad Times at the El Royale
The Predator (2018)
When Arnold Schwarzenegger took the lead role in the original “Predator” from 1987, it began a franchise. It continued with a sequel in 1990, which I skipped, two battles between the Predator […]
Peppermint
“Peppermint” has some nice moments, but most of the movie is wasted. It tries to splice a family murder thriller, a case drama, and a vigilante thriller; and most of it is […]
The Nun
I’ve enjoyed the original “Conjuring” movie in 2013, but ever since, there hasn’t been a single spin-off or prequel to be better. Not the “Annabelle” movies nor the latest prequel “The Nun.” […]
Predator (1987)
In honor of “The Predator” coming to theater soon, here is my review of the original film from 1987. The original “Predator” from 1987 is more effective in its acting, action, and […]
Searching
Shot from the point of view of computers and smartphones, “Searching” plays like a Hitchcock thriller with its timing, precision, and secrets. Written and directed by short film director Aneesh Chaganty, the […]
Mile 22
I can’t even tell whether I’m watching a trailer or some guys playing “Call of Duty.” Despite being directed by the talented Peter Berg, “Mile 22” decides to play Michael Bay by […]
The Spy Who Dumped Me
The year’s worst comedy so far has arrived, and that happens to be “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” a spy spoof that shoots blanks. I’ve heard some laughs in the audience, but […]
Mission: Impossible-Fallout
I’ve been complaining to myself all summer that “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is a pathetic retread-one of the worst movies of the year-and yet, because of how popular the “Jurassic Park” saga […]
The Equalizer 2
Certain non-Marvel action movies give us ambitious sequels, whether they’re good, great, mediocre, or bad. Some like “London Has Fallen” or “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” ruin the enjoyment of the first, while […]
