CRAZY RICH ASIANS Features a Likeable Cast in a Generic Story
This week sees the wide release of the romantic-comedy Crazy Rich Asians, based on a bestselling book. The movie is …Read the Rest
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READY PLAYER ONE Has Fun Moments, But Feels Hollow
Maybe I’m getting old. Or perhaps I’m just in a grouchy mood this week. Ready Player One is a fantasy …Read the Rest
MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE Emphasizes Action Over Its Characters
Another Young Adult book-to-film series is set to come to a close this week with Maze Runner: The Death Cure. …Read the Rest
LIVE BY NIGHT Can’t Find Its Footing
Sometimes despite the best of intentions, things just don’t work out. The period drama Live by Night is based on …Read the Rest
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN Stitches Together A Bizarre Patchwork
This is a strange one. Mary Shelley’s famous novel has been updated numerous times, and the latest attempt is one …Read the Rest
MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS Is Slick and Efficient, But Unexceptional
First things first – there are no mazes in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, although there is plenty of running. …Read the Rest
A WALK IN THE WOODS Has A Few Moments But Gets A Little Lost
First off, I haven’t read the extremely well-regarded Bill Bryson novel on which the new film, A Walk in the …Read the Rest
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for August 4th
It’s time for another column featuring the highlights among new Blu-ray and DVD releases. Looks like it’s a very busy …Read the Rest
THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT Is A Minor Improvement But Remains For Fans Only
First things first – frankly, I don’t exactly fall within the target audience range for The Divergent Series (based on …Read the Rest
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Nov. 25th
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving! After chowing down on turkey, Tofurky or whatever else you might be enjoying this holiday, many …Read the Rest