2023 is truly the year of the product biopic. From Air Jordans to Tetris to BlackBerry, we are getting the lowdown on all of our favorite products. Or products of yesteryear, in this case. Directed by Matt Johnson, BlackBerry is the story of the humble beginnings of the most popular cellphone in the early 2000s. …
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Love Again is a modern day You’ve Got Mail but much, much worse. Two years after her boyfriend dies, Mira finds herself continuing to harbor feelings of regret, which make it difficult for her to move on. When she is inspired by a friend to “speak” to her dead lover, Mira begins texting his old …
Evil Dead Rise is one of the most disgusting movies I have ever seen. And I mean that in a good way. After an earthquake unearths the Book of the Dead, siblings Bridget, Danny, and Kassie inadvertently invite a spirit to possess their mother, Jessica (Anna-Maree Thomas). It’s up to them and their Aunt Beth …
Sometimes a movie comes along that is just a pure and utter delight but will sadly fly under the radar. The type that likely won’t be nominated for any Academy Awards, nor will it make a ton of money, nor will your aunts or uncles ask you about it at Thanksgiving. But a movie that …
Sisu is a Goldmember origin story. What happens when an ex-soldier whose legend precedes him has his livelihood threatened by Nazis? Sisu attempts to answer that question. Jorma Tommila stars as Aatami, an ex-soldier from Finland. Shortly after striking gold, Aatami is chased by a group of Nazis, attempting to steal his riches. Aatami proudly …
For someone who does not watch any sports, I sure do love sports documentaries. Amazon Prime’s new film, Reggie, about the incredibly talented, controversial Right Fielder is a wonderful example of a sports documentary done well. A Career, Summed Up Reggie Jackson began his career in 1967 after being drafted by the Kansas City Athletics …
Who knew a movie about Air Jordans could be so riveting? Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, Air tells the story of the pitch, creation, and selling of the famous Air Jordan shoes. I have seen many share a sentiment of confusion, in regards to the film. “What are we doing here? Why are we …
I did not play a lot of video games as a kid. I watched a lot of movies. That is why I am here right now. But when I did play video games, there was a near guarantee it was one of three. The Beatles Rock Band on Wii, Frogger on GameBoy, or the one, …
I will admit it – when I first heard they were making another Dungeons & Dragons movie, I almost immediately wrote it off. I have many friends who play and love Dungeons & Dragons but I have always thought of it as “not for me.” While that may be true, I was pleasantly surprised that …
I am not sure what is in the water that Hollywood can only seem to make superhero movies and product placement movies. But I will be honest. Tetris, among others, is exactly the kind of movie I am primed to really like. Unsurprisingly, I did! After the critical and commercial acclaim received by The Social …
You know how every time Zach Braff directs a movie, you wonder “who watches these? Who asked for this?” The answer is me. Like many, Garden State had an effect on me that I am embarrassed to admit years later. But that is far less embarrassing than the effect that Braff’s 2013 effort, Wish I …
What’s better than Adam Driver? Adam Driver with dinosaurs! At least, that’s what the crew behind 65 want you to believe. Sadly, the finished product does not live up to its premise. 65 refers to the millions of years ago, during which dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Turns out, for a moment in time, so did …
After a good-not-great second movie in the franchise, Creed III comes back with a knockout punch! When Creed came out in 2015, it was a surprise to many! A spin-off of the decades old Rocky franchise, starring Sylvester Stallone in the coaching role? It was almost definitely going to come off as a cash grab. …
Over the years, I have given several MCU movies a pass because, at the end of the day, I had a good time. At the very least, I enjoyed myself for the running time. Today is the day that ends. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is not only not enjoyable, but it is actively bad. …
M. Night Shyamalan is an… interesting director. I am sure that I am the very first person in the world to comment on M. Night Shyamalan’s less than consistent track record. You might get The Sixth Sense or Signs… or you might get The Happening. This weekend, we get one on the higher end of …
January is often full of blah horror movies and C-level entertainment starring D-list actors. But every so often, there is a gem in the mix. This year has been surprisingly solid with M3GAN, Plane, and now Missing. A Gimmick for a New Generation Every decade has a gimmick for the horror/thriller genres. In the 2010s, …
It seems like in the past few years, we have had a notable increase in horror movies that perfectly suit my tastes. The kind that could easily be confused as bad. They are usually full of camp, humor (intentional or otherwise), and end with an insane final act. For a reference point, I am thinking …
When I was a child, I loved Shrek. Absolutely adored it. I was about four years old when the first movie was released and watched it every single day. To such an annoying degree that my mom still hates it. Being so young when it was in its heyday, I truly grew up with the …
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know that a “layers” pun is an obvious headline for Glass Onion. Forgive me. When Knives Out was released in 2019, it was a pleasant surprise. Rian Johnson, of course, had already proven many times over to be a more than capable filmmaker. But no one could have anticipated quite how …
I never expected the Give Me Back My Filet-O-Fish song to make its grand return in 2022, but that’s the magic of the movies. Jerrod Carmichael’s risky comedy, On the Count of Three, is one of the best of the year so far. Refreshingly honest about a serious topic, while maintaining a sense of humor, I …