By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The Shaft saga continues with a movie that attempts to be more politically correct and less misogynistic than any other previous entry in the series. However, this approach, paired with a more comedic tone, will probably grate with die hard fans of the original Blaxploitaion movies… Continue reading Review: SHAFT (2019)
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Review: DARK PHOENIX
By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world (IMDB). Turner is… Continue reading Review: DARK PHOENIX
Review: GODZILLA: KING OF MONSTERS
By Renee’ C. Rating: 2.5 (Out of 5 Reels) The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah (IMDB). I have seen the last couple of Godzilla films and I would recommend that rational science… Continue reading Review: GODZILLA: KING OF MONSTERS
Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Considering that I liked (not loved) the first installment of this animated franchise, I actually approached this film with hopeful anticipation. My biggest gripe with the first movie is that it is basically a rip off of Toy Story, but applied to dogs, cats and other… Continue reading Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2
Review: DARK PHOENIX
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) After nineteen years and twelve feature films, Fox’s X-Men movie franchise has reached the end. Though not all of the movies have been winners, 2000’s franchise opener, X-Men, deserves much credit for launching a successful new era for Marvel Comics film adaptations. Without X-Men, audiences might… Continue reading Review: DARK PHOENIX
Review: AVENGERS: END GAME
By Laurie Coker Rating: A Even the tiniest towns in the most rural areas waited to pack theaters for opening night and weekend of Avengers: End Game. The buzz is significant, and the box office on this most recent in the series stands to bust box in an even bigger way. In true form, the… Continue reading Review: AVENGERS: END GAME
Review: MA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Not too long after another psychological thriller hit theaters (The Intruder) another one arrives at the ready to take its place. To its credit, Ma does have a compelling and interesting story to offer, but this doesn’t quite prevent the filmmakers from retreading some all-too-familiar territory.… Continue reading Review: MA
Review: ALL IS TRUE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) From director Kenneth Branagh, an obvious fan of Shakespeare and his works, comes this fictionalized take on “The Bard’s” retirement and the aftermath of a life dedicated to one’s passionate career. Though poignant and interesting at times, the film often meanders and waxes a bit too… Continue reading Review: ALL IS TRUE
Review: SXSW Premiere of Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” hits Theaters for End of School Fun
By Liz Lopez Rating: B Sometimes you can see a trailer for a comedy film with teens facing the usual coming of age challenges that we have already seen in past popular films and decide to pass on seeing it. Although, it might sound slightly predictable, the four screenwriters, Susanna Fogel (“The Spy Who Dumped… Continue reading Review: SXSW Premiere of Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” hits Theaters for End of School Fun
Review: ALADDIN
By Renee C. Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) A kindhearted street urchin, Aladdin (Mena Massoud) and a power-hungry Grand Vizier (Marwan Zenzari) vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true (IMDB). I really did not know what to expect from Disney’s latest remake of Aladdin. The… Continue reading Review: ALADDIN