I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked into the theater for the latest Marvel outing, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” The last few MCU entries have been pretty disappointing for me, but I was hoping that the tiniest Avenger, played by the lovable Paul Rudd, could bring Marvel […]
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Extraordinary visuals in “Avatar: The Way of Water”
Clocking in at three hours and twelve minutes, “Avatar: The Way of Water” was definitely an adventure back into the world of the Na’Vi. The first Avatar film was released in 2009 and was a record breaking box office hit. After taking over ten years for a sequel to come […]
‘M3GAN’ not quite the thriller I had hoped for
One thing I have never understood is the desire to have technology capable of doing more than the human brain. That topic of artificial intelligence is explored in the new film “M3GAN” released on Jan. 6. “M3GAN” follows the life of robotics engineer, Gemma, and her niece, Cady, after the […]
‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ brings awareness to anxiety
[spoiler title=”Spoilers included” open=”no” style=”default” icon=”plus-circle” anchor_in_url=”no”]Includes some plot spoilers.[/spoiler] I watched “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” this past weekend, and I surprisingly have a lot to say about it. I reluctantly watched this movie with a group of friends because they were all eager to watch it. This […]
‘Bill & Ted’s’ return is most non-triumphant — sometimes
“Be excellent to each other.” This especially relevant phrase was coined by one Bill S. Preston Esq. in 1989’s “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” Now, 25 years later, Bill and Ted are back to face their destiny. “Bill & Ted Face the Music” was released for Video on Demand and […]
‘Birds of Prey’ soars above expectations
This article may contain spoilers for “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey.” There’s a saying that goes, “Birds of a feather flock together.” However, “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey” highlights a group of unique women coming together against a common enemy. The movie, narrated by Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) picks up […]
Sonic the Hedgehog has my heart racing
This article may contain spoilers for “Sonic the Hedgehog.” On a Valentine’s Day, dinner and a movie is always a classic option to fall back on for date night. However, you might have waltzed your way into the theater only to come eye to eye with a cardboard display of […]
New movie makes the Joker eerily human
This article may contain spoilers for Joker. A tragic backstory for a psychopath is a common story in many tales, but usually a person doesn’t get to watch a character spiral into madness, which is exactly what the movie Joker portrayed. The setting begins in a beige themed warehouse of […]
‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ misses both shots
Welcome to Zombieland…again! Ten years after the original, “Zombieland: Double Tap” revisits Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin). The four friends are living within Zombieland and now reside in the White House. They have perfected the zombie-killing game, but new threats— […]
‘Steven Universe the Movie’ continues to use music to convey messages
This article may contain spoilers for this movie. Growing up isn’t easy. It especially isn’t easy growing up when your mother was an intergalactic war criminal. Looking at “Steven Universe,” you wouldn’t expect issues as serious as war crimes to be addressed. However, over the course of its six-year run, […]