Sometimes it takes a little help from the great beyond to get things back on track. That's not only the case for the characters in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" but also for Tim Burton, who has seen his cinematic mojo wane dramatically over the past decade. Can returning to the genre Burton is known for and resurrecting [...]
It's been just over two years since the surprisingly endearing "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" hit theaters. Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan have once again teamed up to write the script, but this time Gil Kenan has taken over directing. Many were caught off guard that Reitman had not returned to direct, given how close this franchise is [...]
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part 1" was both a critical and financial success. While it was wildly popular at the time, I had my reservations. In all the ways it excelled, it still left me feeling a bit empty and underwhelmed. As the name implied, it was all set up and exposition for further parts that [...]
The most concise way to describe Matthew Vaughn's latest adventure, "Argylle?" Fondue. It's loaded with hot cheese, is messy at times, and if you're in the right mood, can be a lot of fun. This is Vaughn's fourth espionage film in a row, starting with 2014's "Kingsman: The Secret Service," followed by the pre- and [...]
After a few months of Oscar-Bait film binging, few things cleanse the palate better than an over-the-top action flick. Jason Statham rarely disappoints in this genre, regardless of the movie's overall quality. Director David Ayer is no stranger to this genre, so this collaboration has the potential to bee a blast, right? The story centers [...]
Blumhouse has become a successful production company through a simple formula. Find fresh new talent, give them a relatively low budget ($10–$15 million), and let them make the film they want without much interference. Even if these moves don't take off, the studio breaks even at the very least. But repeatedly, Blumhouse produces many of [...]
As someone who has played nearly every game that a movie has been based on, it was refreshing to watch "Five Nights at Freddy's" with only minimal knowledge of the source material. The game series is relatively simple in nature. The player assumes the role of a lone overnight security guard tasked with watching over [...]
"The Dial of Destiny" is the fifth cinematic episode in the Indiana Jones saga, but it's the first one not directed by SS. James Mangold steps in to direct this final(?) Indy Adventure fully aware that the only reason for this movie to exist is to attempt giving the series a more palatable conclusion. Every [...]
As the first version of the wildly inconsistent DECU wheezes to an end, and the current Justice League is being almost universally recast, "The Flash" awards us with one of the most enjoyable movies in the series. Factoring in the criminal accusations made against the lead actor, how each hero is the best they've ever [...]
Volume three of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" saga is not the most unique of the series, but it's undoubtedly the most emotional. Writer/Director James Gunn understands what made the first movie special and sharpens those elements in this conclusion to the trilogy of ragtag intergalactic heroes. Music has always been a significant staple in [...]
