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Warner misses with ‘Scoob!’ reboot, pandering to the wrong crowd

Warner Bros attempted to kick off a Hanna Barbera universe with Scoob!, a Scooby-Doo prequel/origin story, populated with characters from their various shows: Dick Dastardly…Read More

Pixar’s ‘Onward’ is a fun ride through a fantasy world to deal with real life trials ‘Spies in Disguise’: James Bond for kids with birds, Will Smith jokes and a message of nonviolence ‘Frozen 2’ Movie Review: Disney disappoints kids and parent with a dark message void of ‘Sing-a-long’

Horror

Pandemic is poorly named and an even worse film

Stay at home orders and quarantines have popularized two things: online streaming and pandemic themed films, the best of which is Contagion. Another film, titled,…Read More

‘The Hunt’ fuels the divide between leftists and the deplorables ‘The Invisible Man’ moves the Classic Monsters into modern horror, suspenseful and thrilling ‘Pet Sematary’ Review: The ‘jumps’ and Jason Clarke can’t save this creepy remake of Stephen King’s masterpiece

Family

Warner misses with ‘Scoob!’ reboot, pandering to the wrong crowd

Warner Bros attempted to kick off a Hanna Barbera universe with Scoob!, a Scooby-Doo prequel/origin story, populated with characters from their various shows: Dick Dastardly…Read More

Harrison Ford can’t save ‘The Call of the Wild’ from humanized CGI dog Pixar’s ‘Onward’ is a fun ride through a fantasy world to deal with real life trials Robert Downey Jr can’t make ‘Dolittle’ interesting

Action

Pandemic is poorly named and an even worse film

Stay at home orders and quarantines have popularized two things: online streaming and pandemic themed films, the best of which is Contagion. Another film, titled,…Read More

‘Spies in Disguise’: James Bond for kids with birds, Will Smith jokes and a message of nonviolence ‘Jumanji Next Level’ brings back the laughs, but loses a bit of heart MOVIE NEWS: Spidey stays in MCU as ‘Far From Home’ crosses $1 billion, new GI Joe film gets writers

Science Fiction

Pandemic is poorly named and an even worse film

Stay at home orders and quarantines have popularized two things: online streaming and pandemic themed films, the best of which is Contagion. Another film, titled,…Read More

‘Star Wars Rise of Skywalker’ ends an era, will divide fans Linda Hamilton may save humanity but can’t save ‘Terminator Dark Fate’ ‘Happy Death Day 2U’ fails at being a ‘slasher film with a twist’

Adventure

Pixar’s ‘Onward’ is a fun ride through a fantasy world to deal with real life trials

Pixar's new film, Onward, combines several elements of the buddy film, a "coming of age" story and a fantasy/gaming picture. Like their other projects, Pixar…Read More

Robert Downey Jr can’t make ‘Dolittle’ interesting ‘Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom’ Review: Predictable fun ‘Tomb Raider’ reboots the Lara Croft’s adventures, but is slow to get Alicia Vikander moving

Drama

I Am Patrick DocuDrama brings St Patrick’s story to theaters

While St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by millions, few may know much about the man, the reason why the church honors and honored the great…Read More

Sam Mendes delivers a masterpiece with ‘1917’ QUEEN & SLIM REVIEW: An uncomfortable look at racial tensions, police shootings ‘Last Christmas’ Review: Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding star in a sweet, upgraded Hallmark film

Marvel Studios

MOVIE NEWS: Spidey stays in MCU as ‘Far From Home’ crosses $1 billion, new GI Joe film gets writers

For fans of Marvel, it may come as relief to hear that Spider-Man: Far From Home shot past $1 billion at the global box office,…Read More

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ is action and fun, just not much more ‘Captain Marvel’ expands the MCU as the cosmic war comes to earth ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ is a surprisingly fresh and hilariously funny angle to a storyline we have seen

Disney

Harrison Ford can’t save ‘The Call of the Wild’ from humanized CGI dog

Disney took on a ton of crappy projects with the 20th Century Fox purchase and The Call of the Wild is the latest. Harrison Ford…Read More

‘Frozen 2’ Movie Review: Disney disappoints kids and parent with a dark message void of ‘Sing-a-long’ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Review: From ‘girl power’ to great CGI, the sequel flies high ‘Toy Story 4’ Review: Pixar hits a home run, perfect for families

Comedy

Best Christmas Movies of All-Time: HOME ALONE

Christmas movies have become a staple for most Americans during the holiday season. From the Griswell family Christmas tree to a red rider BB gun…Read More

‘Last Christmas’ Review: Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding star in a sweet, upgraded Hallmark film ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ is an engaging 2019 Huck Finn story with a message on compassion ‘Aladdin’ showcases Will Smith humor, great CGI to deliver a great film

Biography

‘Tolkien’ never lives up the myth or legend of a man behind ‘The Hobbit’ and the ‘LOTR’

Fox Spotlight tried to share J.R.R. Tolkien's backstory, one of the most influential literary giants in history, with audiences in their new biopic, Tolkien. Nicholas…Read More

Pure Flix falls flat with ‘Samson’ but don’t blame Taylor James ‘Sully’ review: An overrated abuse of facts, Clint Eastwood should be ashamed ‘Bridge of Spies’ Review: Spielberg delivers Cold War drama, great look at East Germany split

Crime

QUEEN & SLIM REVIEW: An uncomfortable look at racial tensions, police shootings

Opening on November 27, 2019, Queen and Slim should definitely provoke interesting conversations over the Thanksgiving holiday. The film tells the story of an Afro-American…Read More

‘Trial By Fire’ Review: A father falsely executed is the theme of this Cameron Todd Willingham story ‘The Highwaymen’ is a dull Bonnie and Clyde chase film, should have been called Hamer and Gault ‘Logan Lucky’ Review: Steven Soderbergh returns with hillbilly heist film full of hijinks

Fantasy

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Review: From ‘girl power’ to great CGI, the sequel flies high

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil opens in theaters October 18, 2019 and takes live action Disney films back down the well-traveled road of the traditional fairy…Read More

‘Aladdin’ showcases Will Smith humor, great CGI to deliver a great film ‘Mortal Engines’ is a visually stunning ‘Star Wars’ ‘Hunger Games’ ‘Transformers’ amalgam, set to be ‘Rocky Horror’ Jim Henson’s ‘Labyrinth’ still drawing new fans

Romance

‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ Review: Sweetness abounds in this ‘dog’s journey’ through his human’s life

Director Simon Curtis’ film adaptation of the novel Garth Stein follows the dog centric tearjerking formula to entertain audiences and tug on heartstrings with some…Read More

‘Life Itself’ offers a hollow, boring message on love and the journey of life Disney’s romantic ‘Lady and the Tramp’ arrives on digital, Blu-ray, adds some historical value for modern audiences ‘Forever My Girl’ Review: The Romance never clicks in this sweet, predictable film

History

I Am Patrick DocuDrama brings St Patrick’s story to theaters

While St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by millions, few may know much about the man, the reason why the church honors and honored the great…Read More

‘Official Secrets’ Review: Keira Knightley can’t salvage a politicized, ‘Bush hating’ Katherine Gun biopic ‘Trial By Fire’ Review: A father falsely executed is the theme of this Cameron Todd Willingham story ‘Tolkien’ never lives up the myth or legend of a man behind ‘The Hobbit’ and the ‘LOTR’

Mystery

James McAvoy shines in ‘Glass’ which just can’t quite live up to the expectations

After nineteen years M. Night Shyamalan has completed the story he started with Unbreakable. The Sixth Sense director teased fans with a surprised at the…Read More

‘The Visit’ Review: M Night Shyamalan delivers great balance of horror and comedy ‘Tomorrowland’ review: Great visuals, humor highlight family film on optimism ‘A Walk Among the Tombstones’ Review: Liam Neeson phones in a violent, moody crime caper

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