Movie Reviews

*NOTE: This review is going to be a CAPSULE review, which means it’ll be a tight, quick critique of the film.             The Apollo Theater is one of the most infamous theaters in New York City if not the United States.  A landmark for young, up-and-coming African Americans to show off their talent while also highlighting established, world renowned artists. The Apollo is a documentary that looks at the importance…

*NOTE: This review is going to be a CAPSULE review, which means it’ll be a tight, quick critique of the film.             By the Grace of God is France’s version of Tom McCarthy’s Best Picture winner, Spotlight.  The film looks priest molestation in France and the controversy surrounding it.  Rather than looking a newspaper trying to uncover the crimes of the church, By the Grace of God focus’ more on the…

*NOTE: This review is going to be a CAPSULE review, which means it’ll be a tight, quick critique of the film.           Ringside is a Hoop Dreams-like documentary about two athletes from the south side of Chicago searching for success.  But much like Hoop Dreams, Ringside isn’t focused on the sport the athletes are playing, but focuses on the athletes and their families. Kenneth Syms Jr. and Destyne Butler Jr. were two of Chicago’s most talked…

*NOTE: This review is going to be a CAPSULE review, which means it’ll be a tight, quick critique of the film.               If 8: A South African Horror Story is a representation of the country’s horror films, they have some issues to work out.  Though there are some creepy elements and a lot of culture, the film is almost scareless and has a really messy plot. I was a bit…

*NOTE: This review is going to be a CAPSULE review, which means it’ll be a tight, quick critique of the film.               Every family is different.  Each family gets along differently and has their own quirks and handles life differently.  Leticia Jorge’s film, Aleli, dissects this exact idea, as the film looks at a dysfunctional trio of siblings, Ernesto (Néstor Guzzini), the older brother with a chip on his…

          It’s been nearly twenty years since Edward Norton made his directorial debut with Keeping the Faith, the only film the Oscar-nominated actor has directed.  But he’s back now in a movie that is vastly bigger and far more complex compared to his love-triangle debut.  Motherless Brooklyn is an old-school gangster noir featuring an excellent ensemble cast and beautiful set designs, yet is bogged down by its overlong runtime and the unnecessary…

          A lot has changed in the world since 2009.  Looking back, it seemed like a much simpler time. We weren’t so dependent on technology, America wasn’t in complete disarray, and it kind of seemed like everyone was just in a better mood. Not much has changed in the world of Zombieland, however.  Sure, our characters may have gotten older, but everything seems to be roughly the same.  The world is still…

          Before seeing Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, there was a video message from writer/director Kevin Smith and star Jay Mewes, both known best for playing Jay and Silent Bob.  In the video message, Smith talked about the heart attack he had in February of 2018 and how when he was lying in his hospital bed one of his biggest regrets was not making a sequel to Jay and Silent Bob Strike…

          It’s been over twenty years since that creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky family graced the silver screen.  But they’re back and ookier than ever.  Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Uncle Fester get the animated treatment this time around, giving us a wild, weird, fun film about the family dynamic. After they get married, Gomez (voiced by Oscar Isaac) and Morticia (voiced by Charlize Theron) move to New Jersey in a…

        Gemini Man is a movie that I will forever remember I saw in theaters.  Director Ang Lee has made a true technical marvel that pushes the boundaries of cinema.  The film also happens to be a pretty entertaining spy-vs-spy thriller with a stellar performance from Will Smith.  This isn’t a movie everyone is going get on board with, but it is one that had me from the opening frame. Lee shot Gemini…