Alright, Mr. De-Minion, I’m ready for my close-up. You could say: the Minions are big; it’s their pictures that got small. I didn’t care for “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “Despicable […]
Minions & Monsters
Supergirl, Jackass: Best and Last, Couture, Maddie’s Secret, and The Invite Podcast Reviews
CJ reviews movies about heroes, idiots, and different kinds of pathos on the air. I’m part of a radio station known as NEWHD Radio, which not only hires people on the Autism […]
Little Brother
Eric André is the cool brother; John Cena not so much. Eric André is the best thing about the new Netflix comedy “Little Brother.” He has a certain kind of energy and […]
The Get Out
The new Russell Crowe crime movie needs some more bullets. Important distinction: try not to get “The Get Out” confused” with “Get Out.” When you ask someone, I would advise you say: […]
Lucky Strike
There’s not enough ammo in this generic WWII thriller. Six years ago, I praised the Afghanistan War movie “The Outpost,” which was well-paced, well-acted, and riveting. Six years later, I’m criticizing the […]
Jackass: Best and Last
The finale that delivers on the pain, poop, and prostate exams done by robots. I just saw an Instagram video where guys were running into random spots to try to enter the […]
Supergirl
We might as well call this movie “Stuporgirl.” “Supergirl” represents Superman’s cousin Kara Zor-El A.K.A. Supergirl as a young drunk played by Mily Alcock and trying to numb the pain of her […]
The Invite
Four great actors under the same roof in one funny and gripping dark comedy. We know marriages have their problems. We know relationships have their problems. And we don’t completely know if […]
Couture
There’s not enough material to work with here. “Couture” doesn’t just feature the poster star Angelina Jolie, but it also features two other characters in the mix: a new model and a […]
Maddie’s Secret
Now this Indie comedy knows when to diet. John Early dresses in drag in his directorial debut of “Maddie’s Secret,” which is an indie comedy that likes to be taken seriously. Think […]
