My favorite place to spend my free time is the movie theater. Over winter break, a few movies were released that I just knew I had to see. From comedy movies like “Wonka” to heart-wrenching dramas like “The Iron Claw,” here are the movies I saw and what they were […]
Tag: Movie Review
New animated film ‘Leo’ is a family-friendly heartwarming story
Happy Madison Productions recently released a new family-oriented film, “Leo,” the company’s second animated movie ever following “Eight Crazy Nights” from 2003. The plot follows a class pet, a tuatara named Leonardo (Adam Sandler), who discovers he may only have a year left to live. Through this revelation, he decides […]
Sick and twisted new film ‘Saltburn’ blows audiences away
Parties doused in lively technicolor, hedonism taken to an immeasurable extreme, a cunning yet charming cast of characters, all of this and more can be expected from Emerald Fennell’s newest film “Saltburn.” Released on Nov. 17, this movie brilliantly lies somewhere between a satire about England’s upper class and an […]
Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ leaves viewer underwhelmed
Imagine meeting the most famous artist right now. Imagine they take an interest in you, invite you over often and share personal thoughts with you. You develop a relationship with this star, but they are not everything you thought they’d be. This is the premise of Sofia Coppola’s new biopic, […]
New addition to the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ franchise leaves fans torn
Horror movie fans and gamers alike have been patiently waiting for the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” (FNaF) movie since it was teased back in 2015. Excitement increased when they learned Blumhouse Productions worked closely with the game’s creator Scott Cawthon during development. The movie released last Friday in theaters and […]
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ excels despite long run-time
Martin Scorsese has done it again, this time with crime drama “Killers of the Flower Moon.” With a star-studded ensemble of Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons along with appearances from Brendan Fraser and John Lithgow, plus incredible cinematography, there is not much to complain about. The cinematography […]
Taylor Swift continues to excite fans with new movie
Over the past few months, Taylor Swift’s name has been almost impossible to escape, and for very good reason. In March of 2023, Swift embarked on her record-breaking Eras Tour — spanning over 20 US cities over the summer and over 20 international dates through the end of the year […]
The mystery behind ‘A Haunting in Venice’ is bland and predictable
“A Haunting in Venice,” directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, was more of “a disappointment in the theater.” The film follows French detective Hercule Poirot, a recurring star character of “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile.” First developed by Agatha Christie in the world of literature, […]
‘Blonde’ bombs due to director’s bravado
When you hear that there’s a new movie about Marilyn Monroe, you’d probably expect it to be a biopic. That wouldn’t be an unreasonable guess given the popularity of biopics in recent years. Netflix’s new film “Blonde,” released on Sept. 28, is not a biopic though. It’s a fictionalized account […]
“Do Revenge” does teen movies justice
Netflix is no stranger to teen movies, but many of their attempts have gained notoriety for the bad acting, stilted dialogue and cheesy storylines. With movies like “The Kissing Booth” in 2018, “Tall Girl” in 2019 and their ever-multiplying sequels, genuinely compelling Netflix teen movies seem to be few and […]