The Rewind: Aug. 12-18
Your entertainment recap of the latest happenings in movies, television and pop culture for the week of Aug. 12th through 18th.
Review: A deep dive into Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is a masterwork of some kind, and it’s essential to cut to the heart of what it’s all about. This, for better or worse, is my attempt to do exactly that.
Review: ‘Midsommar’ is a disturbing, beautiful horror masterclass
“Midsommar” is a sophomore accomplishment worth celebrating, even if its glacial pacing and indulgence may alienate viewers.
The Rewind: Aug. 5-11
Your entertainment recap of the latest happenings in movies, television and pop culture for the week of Aug. 5th through 11th.
Interview with the co-writers, directors of ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’
“The Peanut Butter Falcon” is quickly becoming one of the year’s sweetest, and best, films yet.
Review: ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ overdoes drama, but still hits home
Anyone who’s ever owned a four-legged friend has wondered what’s going on inside their furry head. There has to be more than just tennis balls, bones and chasing squirrels, right? “The Art of Racing in the Rain” is the latest film to try and answer that question, giving a voice to man’s best friend as he accompanies his owner through life.
Ranking: Top 7 Movies of 2019 (so far)
We’re over halfway through the year, so it’s time to take a look at some of the best movies of 2019, so far.
Review: ‘Good Boys’ puts outrageous twist on coming-of-age party classics
For the first time ever, the MPAA rating was forced to specify “all involving tweens,” and that’s what differentiates Good Boys from every other raunchy comedy.
Review: ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ is all gas, no brakes and nonstop fun
After a months-long barrage of trailers, promos and behind the scenes sneak peeks, “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” is finally cruising its way into theaters this Friday. If the never ending flood of teasers gave away anything, it’s how absolutely wild this movie would be – and it does not disappoint.
Review: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ wraps one era, teases the next
Two months after “Avengers: Endgame” concluded an epic 22-movie saga, “Spider-Man: Far From Home” is here to officially wrap up Phase 3 of Marvel’s never-ending universe and tease what’s to come.
Review: ‘The Lion King’ is a stunning visual experience, but not much more
“Visually stunning” seems to be the go-to buzz word when it comes to this rendition, and that’s absolutely true, but beyond the visuals, there’s nothing revolutionary here.
Review: Do we need ‘Toy Story 4’? No. But we love it anyway.
Let’s get one thing straight: Toy Story 4 is undeniably a major cash grab. Hollywood may love great storytelling, but they love money even more. Toy Story 4 is about as unnecessary as a film can be, but it’s filled with heart, compelling characters and witty humor.
May Mega-Review: ‘Long Shot’ shines as one of May’s best films
With all the business of graduation, vacation and new employment, I’ve fallen behind on my reviews. So, instead of completely skipping out. here’s one big mega-review, with shorter musings on everything I saw last month.
Review: ‘Dark Phoenix’ marks disappointing end to X-Men, Fox
As the movie comes to a close, Jean delivers a final voiceover that’s quite on the nose, saying, “This is not the end of me, or the X-Men. It’s a new beginning.” Let’s just hope the new beginning with Disney and Marvel Studios results in a more stable series of mutants.
Review: Wilde’s ‘Booksmart’ gets straight A’s
On the surface, “Booksmart” may look like just another high school party flick, but that’s not the case. Instead, it’s a wicked smart, incredibly-paced and flat out hilarious look at what high school, and teenagers, are really like in 2019.
Review: ‘The Hustle’ is a painfully exhausting mess
After stealing the show in 2011’s “Bridesmaids,” Rebel Wilson seemed poised to break out as one of comedy’s next leading ladies. But it turned out the once hilarious bit was the only thing in Wilson’s repertoire, as she proceeded to bring the same worn-out shtick to every role she could get her hands on– and “The Hustle”is no exception.