The beginning of September signals a major turning point in the movie calendar. While it's technically not fall until the equinox late in the month, September means the end of summer blockbuster season and the beginning of awards season. Over the course of the month, studios will shift away from the major popcorn fare meant … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – September 2019
The raunchy "teen" comedy has always been a favorite of mine, mostly because while I'm 37 years old (I'M 37?!?!?!?!?), I'm basically still 12. I still get a laugh out of the occasional dick and fart joke (provided it's worded and timed well), and someone cussing inappropriately will always get a chuckle out of me. … Continue reading Going Up to Northpoint, Gonna Have Myself a Time – Good Boys
I confess myself to be a little bit biased when it comes to Gurinder Chadha's new film, Blinded by the Light, as I am a huge, lifelong fan of the music of Bruce Springsteen. I've been listening to his work since I was a child in Delaware (not too far from Asbury Park, NJ). The first … Continue reading Tramps Like Us – Blinded by the Light
Good news, everyone! My penance has been paid and I am free of a certain company named for a currently burning rainforest. As such, I can catch up on the blog and get back to regular coverage. I've got three reviews in the chamber, and this is the first. Plus I'll have a new edition … Continue reading Not a Fumble, But Not a Touchdown – Brian Banks
My most profuse apologies for the lateness of this post. I saw Quentin Tarantino's latest opus, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood nearly two weeks ago, but haven't been able to have the quality computer time necessary to write a review until just now. I've started a new job working overnights for a certain online superstore … Continue reading The Old Man and the Scene – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Welcome once again to our monthly exercise in spewing bile on the absolute worst that movie studios have to offer. It is a noble task upon which we embark, as we declare in one unified voice (mine) that we will not flush our money down these proverbial toilets, and that we demand quality cinema as … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – August 2019
Did you know there's a remake of The Lion King out right now? Did you know it sucks and shouldn't exist? Did you know there were other movies that came out over the last two weeks that you could've watched instead? Well, fear not, for your intrepid small-time blogger offers an alternative to Disney's unceasing parade … Continue reading Everybody’s In Kung-Fu Fight Club! – The Art of Self-Defense
If you're a regular reader of my blog, you're probably wondering why I bothered to see Stuber, after listing it in the July edition of "This Film is Not Yet Watchable." And I'll admit, my hopes were not high. But there are some things to consider. One, I said in that column that there was a … Continue reading Lyft Me to a Better Film – Stuber
Director Ari Aster made a huge splash last year with Hereditary, his feature length debut. The film was one of the most polarizing of the year, with critics lauding his visual style and deranged eye for cinematic gore, while audiences were increasingly frustrated by the lack of a cohesive plot that at times gave the impression … Continue reading The Swedish Are All Alone – Midsommar
Even though much was made about Avengers: Endgame being the end of the current incarnation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (to the point that it's been re-released with additional footage to ensure it wins the 2019 Box Office), there was technically still one more film left in the so-called "Third Phase." I think I mentioned this … Continue reading I Feel a Tingle – Spider-Man: Far From Home
