‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Review

6.5 | FINE Gal Gadot and Chris Pine's chemistry and an excellent score barely save this bloated, bizarre mess from being a complete waste of time. In 'Wonder Woman 1984', Diana Prince lives incognito during the '80s. Now she must gain strength to face off against a mysterious man, Maxwell Lord, and colleague Barbara Ann …

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‘The Devil All the Time’ Review

★★★½ Far from flawless, ‘The Devil All the Time’ still manages to stand out thanks to a stellar cast, beautiful visuals, and an engaging story. The film follows the interconnected lives of a war veteran and his son, a pair of serial killers, a preacher, and the sheriff of the small town of Knockemstiff, Ohio. …

Best Films of 2019

As the year and decade came to a close, one of the best years for entertainment in recent memory did as well. Here is my list of the best movies of 2019. HONORABLE MENTIONS: Honey Boy, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Doctor Sleep, Us, Hustlers, The Two Popes, Midsommar 10.THE LIGHTHOUSE Robert Egger's sophomore …

‘Joker’ Review

★★★★½ Chilling, riveting and shocking, ‘Joker’ reinvents the classic villain’s story with a nuanced and complex message and a stunning performance by Joaquin Phoenix.  Arthur Fleck, a man seemingly forgotten by society and rejected by most who know him, faces tough decisions as his mental health and outer world come crashing down.  After much controversy, …

‘Aquaman’ Review

James Wan’s DC flick is a flawed yet inventive and fun popcorn film that marks a pleasant surprise for the franchise.

Venom Review: A Deeply Flawed, Ridiculously Fun Ride

★★½ Venom is a flawed and over-the-top movie that is entertaining enough to justify its existence. While investigating a dangerous experiment, Eddie Brock, a journalist, merges his body with the alien Venom — leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities …

Opinion: DC Works Best When Grounded in Realism, and The Joker is Proof of It

After getting our first look at the Joker in the Todd Philips-directed origin film, I came to a conclusion that has been building up in my mind for a few months. DC, its characters and stories, have worked best in cinema when being grounded in realism. Not to be confused with darkness, which has been …