“A Quiet Place” loudly screams greatness
In 2016, Fede Alvarez directed and co-wrote one of the most terrifying horror movies in recent history, “Don’t Breathe,” an unexpected hit for many as this went beyond the usual formulaic scary movies. This year, John Krasinski may have done the same thing with “A Quiet Place”. It was 2020 and the Abotts live in […]
“Ready Player One” is filled with pop culture references that’ll make you smile
I have never seen a movie that’s filled with so much pop culture reference such as Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One.” The VFX-heavy movie has so much easter eggs that anyone who grew up during the 80s and 90s will absolutely go nuts. In fact, as we were watching the movie there were shrieks of […]
“A Wrinkle in Time” review: we could have had more
Science and magic, when combined, should give birth to magnificent results. That’s the expectations for Ava Duvernay’s vision for author Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle In Time.” Middle schooler Meg Murray (Storm Reid) is a lost potential in her school. Isolated and anti-social, she is bullied. She is still reeling from the effects of the mysterious […]
“Game Night” owes its greatness to a great script
A solid script and the combined charms of lead actors Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman result in one of the better comedies I’ve seen as of late. While not entirely ROFL-inducing flick, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein’s latest work is sure enough to elicit laughs and toy with the viewers’ minds at the same […]
“Tomb Raider” could use a lot of improvements
Relatable characters are very important. It’s in the nuances, back stories and motivations where viewers find similarities and relate with the characters they see on screen. This is vital in the movie experience because viewers will want to root for their heroes; it’s what makes them want to sit through the film and get excited […]
“Lady Bird” is a great relatable coming-of-age story
Anyone who’s seen Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” can easily say, “that’s me.” That’s because this coming-of-age story of a young woman is our stories. Christine McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) is a strong-willed 17-year old high school senior who’s on theverge of finding herself. She’s somehow a fish out of water in her hometown. Although it’s not […]
“Black Panther” review: Wakanda forever!
Although it feels like “Black Panther” will play a vital part in the big picture in the Marvel Cinematic Extended Universe, Ryan Coogler’s contribution to the highly profitable franchise can definitely stand on its own. The semi-origin story of King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), who has just risen to the throne after his father, the late […]
“Darkest Hour” review: an impressive choreography of different elements
The true measure of a leader is his (or her) ability to take in the opinion of others and, assess what’s useful, and make a decision that’s bigger than himself or the benefit of his peers. A leader knows how to make quick, but not hasty, decisions without succumbing to intimidation. More importantly, a leader […]