My Old Ass: Light-hearted and poignant

Maisy Stella, left, and Aubrey Plaza in “My Old Ass.” Amazon MGM Studios

My Old Ass is a refreshingly unique coming-of-age film that blends lighthearted rom-com energy with surprisingly deep self-reflection. Directed by Megan Park, the movie follows Elliott (Maisy Stella), an 18-year-old ready to leave her small Canadian town for the big-city life in Toronto. After taking mushrooms on her 18th birthday, Elliott encounters her 39-year-old self… Continue reading My Old Ass: Light-hearted and poignant

Crítica de la película: My Old Ass – Aubrey Plaza y Maisy Stella protagonizan en esta divertida historia de la cineasta Megan Park

A veces, cuando leo que una película es una historia de “mayoría de edad”, no siempre evoca emoción, ya que muchas de las historias no son las mejores, originales o sin mucho humor. El título y Aubrey Plaza protagonizando esta historia me llamaron absolutamente la atención. Plaza es excelente en sus muchas otras películas, y… Continue reading Crítica de la película: My Old Ass – Aubrey Plaza y Maisy Stella protagonizan en esta divertida historia de la cineasta Megan Park

Movie Review: The Killer’s Game – Mixing Genres is a Good Thing, and Dave Bautista Leads Them All

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The Killer’s Game is not only an action-comedy film, but it also has some romance mixed in, so fans of either of these three genres will be getting quite a story written by Rand Ravich and James Coyne, adapted from the novel by Jay Bonansinga (1997) of the same name. The film is directed by… Continue reading Movie Review: The Killer’s Game – Mixing Genres is a Good Thing, and Dave Bautista Leads Them All

Noticias de cine: DESPICABLE ME 4 ahora disponible in digital y pronto en 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM y DVD

Como parte de la primera franquicia animada en superar los 5 mil millones de dólares, Despicable Me 4  estará disponible en formato digital el 10 de septiembre de 2024 y en 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM y DVD el 24 de septiembre de 2024. Un lanzamiento de Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, esta divertida incorporación a la querida… Continue reading Noticias de cine: DESPICABLE ME 4 ahora disponible in digital y pronto en 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM y DVD

Crítica de la película: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Diversión y caos una vez más

Recuerdo la película de Tim Burton, Beetlejuice, de hace mucho tiempo, pero imagínense mi sorpresa cuando vi el estreno de esa película el 30 de marzo de 1988. Ni siquiera se lanzó en el otoño a tiempo de Halloween de ese año, pero a medida que ha pasado el tiempo, podría haberse convertido en uno… Continue reading Crítica de la película: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – Diversión y caos una vez más

Crítica de la película: The Front Room – Falta el horror anticipado

Dirigida por Max Eggers y Sam Eggers a partir de un guión que los hermanos coescribieron basado en el cuento de Susan Hill, The Front Room no ofrece el horror esperado por el tráiler. En lugar de escalofríos y emociones, había muchos más en el público que se rieron a carcajadas o, lo que es… Continue reading Crítica de la película: The Front Room – Falta el horror anticipado

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Is Not As Iconic As Its First Installment, But Is Fun Nevertheless

Nearly forty years after its predecessor, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now in theaters, finally offering fans of the first movie a continuation of a beloved and acclaimed story that has remained iconic and timeless. Director Tim Burton returns with his exciting brand of gothic and morbid visual sensibilities, and some of the cast members of the… Continue reading BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Is Not As Iconic As Its First Installment, But Is Fun Nevertheless

THE FRONT ROOM Has Plenty Of Weirdness And Atmosphere, But Never Truly Takes Off

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Written and directed by Max and Sam Eggers, based on the short story of the same name by Susan Hill, The Front Room is a horror film that has loads of atmosphere and weirdness in its setup but never culminates in anything too exciting. The film takes a page from real-life problems but dwells way… Continue reading THE FRONT ROOM Has Plenty Of Weirdness And Atmosphere, But Never Truly Takes Off

FF Movie Review: Don’t Say It – World Premiere at the Studio City International Film Festival

Directed by Stephen Ward and written by actor/producer Rich Grosso, P.J. Marino, and Jessica Abrams, this story is about a romance between two mature individuals who “weren’t looking for anyone” when they meet, but there is interest. There is humor and drama, as is to be expected in relationships, and more so when there is… Continue reading FF Movie Review: Don’t Say It – World Premiere at the Studio City International Film Festival