Category: Film Reviews (written)
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The Neon Demon – Box Office Review
I didn’t find much media buzz around this movie. I was curious about the film because what I did hear suggested it was going to be something of a psychological thriller. Women, models actually, living in Los Angeles mentally tormenting each other in a manner believable to anyone who’s ever…
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Finding Dory – Box Office Review
In 2003 “Finding Nemo” won over movie watchers of all ages all around the world. It had memorable little bits of dialogue that continued in the popular culture long after the film left theaters. In fact, if you tell someone struggling with a difficulty in their life “just keep swimming”…
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping – Box Office Review
Sometimes a film is made that looks so terrible it might be magical. The tone of the previews, the preview itself, the leading actors all appear to be making something so ridiculous and absurd you question the legitimacy of the thing you’re seeing. Perhaps you even wonder, “Is this real?…
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Central Intelligence – Box Office Review
Two powerhouses of entertainment coming together to make what could be the summer comedy hit we’ve been waiting for. A film that would combine action and humor has the potential to franchise itself if done well. So did “Central Intelligence” meet the expectations I had? Let’s dive in and take…
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Now You See Me 2 – Box Office Review
In 2013 we were asked to believe the impossible. Movie watchers were taken on a magical journey with four characters who fancied themselves to be modern day “Robin Hood” like hero’s. The film was enjoyable and successful enough to get a sequel, even though it took 3 years to make.…
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Warcraft – Box Office Review
This is one of the most popular video games on the planet earth. It only makes sense that a film would be made. You have all the great elements of a fantasy story built into the game so why not make a film that captures the essence of this franchise?…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – Box Office Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 is certainly not like its predecessor “TMNT2 Secret of the Ooze” from 1991. It does have some of the same characters but that’s about where the similarities ended for me. I didn’t see the first film of this new franchise in theaters but I did…
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X-Men Apocalypse – Box Office Review
Arriving in theaters, we have the 6th X-Men movie and the 9th in the franchise of films that stem from the same comic book source material, “X-Men Apocalypse.” This was an ambitious film to make. The introduction of new characters, the continuing story of familiar characters and trying to create…
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The Nice Guys – Box Office Review
If asked, I’m sure you have a particular director that you look forward to seeing additional films from. Their name appears and immediately your interest is peaked and you anxiously wait for the next film to be released in theaters. Shane Black has become one of those directors who, mostly,…
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Sing Street – Box Office Review
Sometimes a film is made that resonates with a particular demographic of movie-watchers. It’s personal, the characters are identifiable and the situations relatable. “Sing Street” was a film that was all of that for me. It’s a story based on young high school kids who decide to start a band,…
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