What is a happy ending? It’s a question Eleanor (Jillian Bell) thinks she has all figured out. Having been raised on a healthy dose of fairytale stories including true love’s kiss and fairy godmothers magically turning rags into beautiful gowns,…
‘Come Away’ review: A film with potential, but devoid of magic
It’s easy to escape into a world of fantasy like the one teased in Come Away, an origin story that reimagines the lives of Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. While the story has potential and the cast is phenomenal,…
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ review: Not your average courtroom drama
There’s no mistaking the fact that The Trial of the Chicago 7 is an Aaron Sorkin film. From the dialogue-heavy script to the wry and witty banter, Sorkin brings his style to a fictionalized film based on real events. But…
I Am Woman Review: A Surface-level look at Helen Reddy’s career
I Am Woman is what happens when an intriguing subject and empowering themes meet lackluster narrative structure. Helen Reddy’s story unfolds concurrently with the fight to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, but her anthem and passion for women’s rights and…
Mulan Review: An Uninspiring, Emotionally Empty Live-Action Remake
As the live-action adaptation of the 1998 animated film, Mulan is, like most every Disney remake, a shallow, empty shell of its animated counterpart. The changes made to the narrative, rather than enhancing it, strip away its subversive take on…
The Flash: The Complete Sixth Season Blu-ray Review
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-Ray I reviewed in this post. The opinions I share are my own. The Flash hit a bit of a rough patch in season five and, with the…
The Old Guard Review: An action film with depth
The Old Guard is a surprising film in that it subverts expectations, carrying with it a burden as old as its leading characters. That burden is never shed, but it works to add a depth that most action films have…
