OnScreen Review: "In The Heights"
“There have been few movies in recent memory that have granted me a glimpse to experience life outside of my own quite like In The Heights. And that glimpse has rarely been as glossy and exuberant.”
OnScreen Review: "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It"
“The third entry of the primary franchise in this shared universe of eight movies is not the worst of the eight, but it is a notable step down from the previous Conjuring movies.”
OnScreen Review: ‘Girls5Eva’
“This show is just so joyful. It’s funny, it’s timely as people have become nostalgic again for the 2000s, it’s sweet, and has great messages.”
OnScreen Review: "Those Who Wish Me Dead"
“Those Who Wish Me Dead comes with a lot of promise, from the cast to the director to the premise, but it does not entirely deliver on that promise. Despite that, it is still a movie that can be enjoyed for what it is, as a solid action thriller.”
OnScreen Review: “Halston”
“The new miniseries “Halston” just dropped on Netflix and it is exactly what you would expect a show about an eccentric fashion designer in the 70’s to look like. It’s a show filled with sex, drugs, alcohol, and a whole lot of egos, just like the designer’s real life.”
OnScreen Review: "Raya and the Last Dragon"
“Raya and the Last Dragon has some elements that are very similar to previous Disney animated entries, but it has strong themes of overcoming division and learning to trust others that are surprisingly timely without being preachy.”
What to Watch: 'Moxie'
“Moxie is such a fun movie for anyone of any one age. It’s educational, funny, sweet, badass, and just overall a really well-made movie.”
Take a Long Trip with the “Long Way” Trilogy
“If you’re longing for a trip, I would watch all three “Long Way” series. You’ll not only see more countries than you could imagine in one sitting, but you’ll also get to see how the locals truly live and what makes each country unique.”
OnScreen Review: "Wonder Woman 1984"
“Wonder Woman 1984 continues the story of Diana Prince. Unfortunately, it falls quite short of the expectations set by the first movie.”
OnScreen Review: "Soul"
“Soul does for the human soul what Inside Out did for human emotions.”
OnScreen Review: "Sound of Metal"
“Sound of Metal offers a unique look into a deaf community and it features several commendable performances, none more so than Riz Ahmed in the lead. It’s a technically impressive and immersive experience in the sound department too.”
OnScreen Review: "Mank"
“‘You cannot capture a man’s entire life in two hours. All you can hope is to leave the impression of one.’ This is a perfect encapsulation of Mank.”
OnScreen Review: "Hillbilly Elegy"
“If you’ve seen any movie where a successful person has to return home to deal with family problems they’ve tried to leave in the past, most of this movie will feel familiar to you.”
OnScreen Review: "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"
“It’s been 14 years, but Baron Cohen is still able to shock with his characters, the uncomfortable situations he puts people into, and his willingness to let people say the cringiest things.”
OnScreen Review: 'Palm Springs'
“While it’s perhaps a bit too early for a film to claim the title “Comedy of the Summer”, Max Barbakow’s Palm Springs starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti is making a very compelling case.”
OnScreen Review: “Little Voice” on AppleTV+
“I’ve watched all nine episodes of “Little Voice” and I can’t come up with a single adjective myself that rings true. I can, however, come up with one for “Little Voice” itself: disappointing.”
OnScreen Review: 'Hamilton' on Disney+
“This production brought a small spark of what I feel when I enter the theatre, and made me long that much more to be back in a seat at a live performance.”
OnScreen Review: 'The Lovebirds'
“Looking for a fun film to stream during quarantine? Something with great performances, a short-runtime, and genuinely hilarious jokes that will make you laugh out loud? Look no further than Michael Showalter’s The Lovebirds, starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani, now on Netflix.”
Is Chief Jim Hopper Really THAT Great?
“I LOVE Stranger Things. It is one of the finest shows ever created combining my passions for Sci Fi, Horror, and 80’s Pop Culture. But there’s one thing I don’t understand; why does everybody think Jim Hopper is such a great guy?”
Streaming Review: "Platform" on Netflix
“Wrapped up in an entertaining if gory and grim package, “The Platform” is saying something worth hearing.”