Not to shock you, but movies like to fake you out. No matter how well a film’s imagination can wow you at first, we all learn that things on the screen are made-up for our amusement. There isn’t actua…
‘Stowaway’ review: Small cast and big emotion fuel space thriller
The vastness of space is both wondrous and horrifying. It’s amazing to explore the endless list of what surrounds the planet, but shocking to learn how those surroundings are all-consuming nothing . W…
‘Thunder Force’ review: Melissa McCarthy bottoms-out in lame superhero spoof
It’s very easy to root for Melissa McCarthy. Not only is her success a reminder to young girls everywhere that you don’t have to be a certain type of figure to be successful in showbusiness, but she’s…
‘Tina’ review: Rock legend reclaims her own history in candid documentary
Tina Turner has an amazing smile. It’s a long, wide grin showcasing the brightest pearly whites in the history of rock and roll. It’s made even more striking whenever Turner dons ruby red lipstick, as…
‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ review: Singer lays her life bare
“You guys need to be f***in’ ok, because y’all are the reason that I’m ok.” That’s Billie Eilish in 2018 during a show in Salt Lake City, Utah moments after a fan had to be carried from the crowd afte…
‘Malcolm & Marie’ review: ‘Euphoria’ creator spins his wheels in cold isolation drama
If you’ve never heard writer/director Sam Levinson speak, don’t worry. Just watch his work and you’ll hear him loud and clear. The 36-year-old has made himself something of a name in the last 10 years…
‘The Little Things’ review: Denzel Washington saves procedural cop thriller
What truly makes for a great detective movie? History has shown us it’s a balance between mystery, well-rounded characters and a story that keeps audiences on their toes. More often than not one…