Photo courtesy of Siebbi, Wikipedia Sequels are often bad mistakes: cynical cash-grabs capitalizing on the original film’s success, or earnest attempts that fall short of audiences’ expectations. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule, and “John Wick: Chapter 2” is certainly one of them. The sequel to 2014’s “John […]
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Lofty Hopes for a Private Penthouse Go Awry in Thriller
Photo courtesy of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Flickr Creative Commons “The Loft” is about five wealthy, married businessmen who decide to share a residential loft, specifically as a place to have affairs. They would not have to worry about credit card red flags or hotel bills jeopardizing their marriages. […]
Washington Shines, Plot Does Not in ‘The Equalizer’
Photo Courtesy of Ole Haug, Flickr Creative Commons Most people will turn the other cheek and avoid the opportunity to be a hero. That’s because most people do not have the skills to fight back. Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) is not one of these people. Working with director Antoine Fuqua for […]
‘Tusk’s’ Genre Confusion Disorients Audience
Photo Courtesy of Tony Shek, Flickr Creative Commons “Tusk,” the new horror film from acclaimed writer and director Kevin Smith, may not be exactly what you expect from the guy that brought you “Clerks,” “Chasing Amy” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.” This is actually Smith’s second excursion into […]
Heartwarming Story Aided by Acting Chemistry
In 1983, a movie came out called “The Big Chill,” an emotional drama about a group of old college pals who gather for a weekend reunion following the funeral of a close friend. Its main focus was the harsh realities of real life and how time erodes even the most […]
‘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 […]