Movie Review: Close-Knit
Black Panther. Love, Simon. The Force Awakens. It’s wonderful when you can see someone like you in a movie. Representation is a perennial struggle in …
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Movie Review: Yes, God, Yes
In college, I was underage binge drinking with some friends, most of whom grew up in religious households. The late night conversation subject turned toward …
Movie Review: The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Having grown up during Clarissa Explains It All times, and having a younger sister, I’m well versed in Lizzie McGuire lore. A worthy heir to …
Movie Review: The Trial of the Chicago 7
Great directors learn from their mistakes. Aaron Sorkin was already a great writer by the time he decided to direct Molly’s Game. While an excellently …
Movie Review: Hubie Halloween
Let it be known that Adam Sandler always delivers on a promise! After delivering one of the best performances of 2019, Sandler proclaimed he would …
Movie Review: Dick Johnson Is Dead
Gutsy move releasing a movie called Dick Johnson Is Dead around Halloween. For those looking for cheap thrills and kills, you’ll be sorely disappointed. But …
Movie Review: Black Box
One of the reasons I love streaming services is they give someone who might not otherwise have a chance to make a studio film. Emmanuel …
Movie Review: First Cow
The explorer movie is always wrought with peril everywhere in search of opportunity. I mean, Leo DiCaprio was mauled by a bear! Kelly Reichart’s First …
Movie Review: Love, Guaranteed
I still don’t think there’s a perfect movie about the world of modern online dating yet. We’ve gotten some good TV shows about the subject …
Movie Review: The King of Staten Island
When I was visiting New York City, I was told repeatedly by residents that I didn’t need to visit Staten Island: just take the ferry, …