A forgotten Peter Parker (Tom Holland) lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges (IMDb.com). This latest installment of the Spider-Man franchise may be my favorite because not only is it visually stunning and well-acted, but, most importantly, extremely well written. Not to say… Continue reading SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
Author: Renee C
DISCLOSURE DAY
If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you (IMDb.com)? Steven Spielberg takes us on a wild ride with those who want to discover the truth about the existence of aliens on Earth. His superb writing, ability to choose wonderful actors (Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor,… Continue reading DISCLOSURE DAY
You, Me and Tuscany
When a woman, Anna (Halle Bailey), crashes an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance with Michael (Rege-Jean Page), which may transform her life (IMDb.com). Truth be told, the plotline here is nothing new, because we have seen it over and over again. That being said, it is a… Continue reading You, Me and Tuscany
PROJECT HAIL MARY
A science teacher, Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth’s sun, and that an unexpected friendship may be the key (IMDb.com). Gosling is simply perfection in his role as Grace, a science teacher who finds himself in… Continue reading PROJECT HAIL MARY
NOBODY 2
Suburban dad Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk), a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events that unravels secrets about his wife Becca’s (Connie Nielsen) past and his own (IMDB). I have never seen anything that Bob Odenkirk has acted in. But when… Continue reading NOBODY 2
Movie Review: SUPERMAN
Superman (David Corenswet) must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice, and the human way, he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned (IMDB). DC Comics decided to make yet another Superman film. I am skeptical of most DC… Continue reading Movie Review: SUPERMAN
Movie Review: BRIDE HARD
When a mercenary group takes a lavish wedding hostage, they have no idea what they’re in for, as the maid of honor, Sam (Rebel Wilson), is a secret agent ready to rain hellfire upon anyone who would ruin her best friend’s wedding (IMDb). I thought this film would be ridiculous, but since I genuinely laughed… Continue reading Movie Review: BRIDE HARD
Movie Review: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup (Mason Thames), an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together (IMDB). There are three animated films in this franchise, and recently, they decided to… Continue reading Movie Review: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
A desperately single bookseller, Agathe (Camille Rutherford), lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer to stop messing up her love life (IMDB).Laura Piani, writer and director, delivers a meaningful and in-depth look into the life of Agathe, a desperately single woman living in France. She is… Continue reading Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
Movie Review: NOVOCAINE
When the girl of his dreams, Sherry (Amber Midthunder), is kidnapped, Nate (Jack Quaid), who is incapable of feeling physical pain, turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her (IMDB). Quaid gives a nuanced performance here and is well-suited for the comedic aspect of his character. I have also… Continue reading Movie Review: NOVOCAINE