Frozen 2 Movie Review: A Disney sequel with no true powers of its own

Disney’s Frozen 2 contains just about everything supposedly needed to replicate the massive, once-in-a-generation success story of the original Frozen released six years ago. It has the same directors, the same voice cast, the same songwriters, and even the same…

The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review: Not quite the obvious cash grab but still second-rate animation

A few years back, when the project was first announced, all of the conversation surrounding the blatant cash grab seemed to be something to the tune of, “Ugh, they’re making an Angry Birds movie?” Now, the chatter has devolved into…

‘Little Monsters’ Review: A reminder to thank our teachers in hilarious horror-comedy | Sundance 2019

A zombie film is probably not what comes to mind when thinking of films that appreciate teachers but after Little Monsters, it makes total sense. Director Abe Forsythe celebrates childhood and the teachers who made it meaningful all the while zombies…

Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express

You’ll forgive Sir Kenneth Branagh for being a bit self-indulgent. The Irish thespian has made marks on the stage and on the screen, both in front of an audience and behind the camera. Whether it’s been in front or behind…

Movie Review: Marshall

There is great power in films that stray from an obvious approach, much like Marshall seemed to be aiming for when it chose which of Thurgood Marshall’s cases to focus on. Unfortunately, this film strays so far that although his…

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Review: Charming & Fanciful But Overly Faithful Remake

It took me quite a bit of time after yesterday’s screening of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast to figure out how much I liked it. The new movie, directed by Bill Condon and starring Emma Watson, is lovely. It’s…

‘Beauty and the Beast’ Review: Charming & Fanciful But Overly Faithful Remake

It took me quite a bit of time after yesterday’s screening of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast to figure out how much I liked it. The new movie, directed by Bill Condon and starring Emma Watson, is lovely. It’s…