I love the very first movie in this franchise. It skillfully tells a cultural story of familial love with an albeit predictable story, but its heart is undeniable. The second installment comes across as a weak idea, further derailed by lazy rehashes of attempted humor from the first film, and has no real, tangible stakes.… Continue reading MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 Is A Scattershot Attempt At Filmmaking
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: Unnecessary but CUTE
When a film does decently at the box office, filmmakers often consider sequels. Sometimes, the sequel pays off, and other times not. If a second film bombs, it’s best to let the series lie, but despite abysmal reviews, for number two, the makers of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding franchise have made a third… Continue reading My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3: Unnecessary but CUTE
#ChadGetsTheAxe Released Now on Digital Platforms and On Demand
Adapted from an award-winning short with the same title, #ChadGetsTheAxe is directed by Travis Bible from the script he co-wrote with Kemerton Hargrove. Synopsis: The feature film follows four social media influencers as they live-stream their trip to Devil’s Manor, the former home of a satanic cult. Things don’t go well. And as the violence… Continue reading #ChadGetsTheAxe Released Now on Digital Platforms and On Demand
Bottoms – A Rauncy, Coming-of-Age Comedy
I feel like little surprises me these days, but Bottoms, a high school coming-of-age film with a twist, did. Bottoms, directed by Emma Seligman, opened at SXSW this year and nationwide this week, making many teen angst movies seem pale regarding vulgarity and brutality. Produced by Elizabeth Banks, Bottoms’ takes girl empowerment to an entirely… Continue reading Bottoms – A Rauncy, Coming-of-Age Comedy
The Hottest Summer Now Available on Amazon Prime
I was intrigued to view The Hottest Summer after reading that this is a romantic comedy/drama set in southern Sicily. It is set in a small village – you know – the town where everyone knows each other, their families, and what steps they take every day. If there is any comedy to the story,… Continue reading The Hottest Summer Now Available on Amazon Prime
BEATEN TO DEATH
The information I received for the horror film titled Beaten to Death states “Rating: Not Rated,” but there is no doubt in my mind to warn viewers that this film is not for the faint of heart, no matter how many horror films a viewer thinks they have seen. I have seen several horror films,… Continue reading BEATEN TO DEATH
THE GOOD MOTHER Is Not a Very Good Movie
The Fentanyl addiction crisis is genuine, but unlike this film’s inspiration for its story, this situation is portrayed very poorly. Despite the movie’s solid cast, The Good Mother suffers from poor writing and comes across as a rushed production. The undercooked script does a great disservice to what this movie aspires to accomplish, but the… Continue reading THE GOOD MOTHER Is Not a Very Good Movie
Frightfest Film Festival review: Failure!
Filmmaker Alex Kahuam’s psychological thriller Failure! had its World Premiere in London at this year’s Frightfest. It debuted at the Fantastic Pavillion at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where Alief picked up the worldwide rights. About the film: Failure! follows James (Ted Raimi – The Quarry, Ash v Evil Dead, Creepshow), who has a… Continue reading Frightfest Film Festival review: Failure!
GRAN TURISMO Benefits From a Winning Underdog Story
Filmmakers have gotten away with claiming that their supposed biographical movies are based on actual events for so long. As we have learned recently (The Blind Side), these claims should always be taken carefully. Liberties are taken regularly. I only know part of the story behind Jann Mardenborough’s experiences as a skilled Gran Turismo player-turned-professional… Continue reading GRAN TURISMO Benefits From a Winning Underdog Story
GOLDA Features a Great Performance by Helen Mirren
This slice-of-an-era film about Golda Mier features a masterful performance by lead Helen Mirren but ultimately lacks scope. It is a good movie. Is it an excellent, awards-worthy movie? It is not precisely that. I could see some future love for Mirren’s acting come awards season, but the film needs to catch up in most… Continue reading GOLDA Features a Great Performance by Helen Mirren