Reviews

“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…

“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…

“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…

“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…

“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…

“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…

“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…

“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…