Photo courtesy of Century Black, Flickr Just in time for Valentine's Day, the premier of “Fifty Shades Freed” was released on Feb.10. During its opening weekend the film made $136.9 million worldwide, making most of their profits in Europe. This is the third and final film premiering based on the […]
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Cloverfield franchise falters with latest Netflix addition
Photo courtesy of Usbotschaftberlin, Wikipedia In a move that surprised millions, Netflix debuted a trailer for the next film in “The Cloverfield” anthology during Super Bowl LII. Titled “The Cloverfield Paradox,” the movie is a Netflix exclusive that released following the end of the big game. Fans of the series […]
Helen Mirren’s ghost film delivers forgettable scares
Photo courtesy of See Li, Wikipedia The fabled Winchester Mystery House has been the focus of numerous documentary programs over the span of decades due to its maze-like corridors, trap doors leading to two-story drops and claims of mass hauntings throughout the estate. These claims have cemented the house into […]
Jason Momoa fails to makes waves in “Braven”
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia Jason Momoa has been making quite the name for himself in the world of action and adventure. From watching him play Khal Drogo in “Game of Thrones,” to Aquaman in “Justice League," I knew it was only a matter of time before he would […]
Slasher flick offers a twist on classic Bill Murray film
Photo courtesy of New York Television Festival, Flickr “Happy Death Day” is another horror movie that relies more on jump scares than actually giving any real sense of fear. However, where it lacks in scares it makes up for in its comedic undertone that lasts throughout the film. “Happy Death […]
Plot falters in Tom Cruise’s drama “American Made”
Photo courtesy of Dick Thomas Johnson, Wikipedia “American Made” is a drama film that, while not overly dramatic, ended up being a fairly decent film. What it lacks in plot development is made up for in realistic characters and pretty good acting. This story is another “based on a true […]
‘Pride and Prejudice’ Brought to Life in Gory Adaptation
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, flickr The Jane Austen adaptation “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” represents a slight shift in subject matter for director Burr Steers, whose previous work consists of two Zac Efron vehicles and an assortment of TV shows. He is no stranger to fluff, but never before has […]
‘The Drop’ Fails to Captivate
Late August through September is the most frustrating time of the year for movie audiences. The summer blockbusters have already passed and the following month and a half usually contains nothing but fillers and afterthoughts during the transition from blockbuster season to Oscar season. "The Drop" is the kind of […]