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Wonder Woman 1984 Review: Patty Jenkin’s Return to Wonder Yields Not So Wonderful Results

By: Austin Belzer December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

In the sequel to the much beloved Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins returns to the world of wonder without the wonder that made the original film so special.

Pretending I’m A Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story Review – Skating Downhill with No Kneepads

For a documentary about the “Tony Hawk video game story”, it’s light on all the things that made Pro SKater even possible.

My review of Pretending I’m A Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story.

Tenet Blu-Ray Review: Christopher Nolan’s Magnum Opus – If A Bit Confusing

By: Austin Belzer December 14, 2020December 15, 2020

ReviewsBlu-Ray, Christopher Nolan, Home Entertainment, Home Video, Tenet, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Home VideoLeave a Comment

After months of waiting, I was finally able to see Tenet.

Here are my thoughts on the home video release.

Wild Mountain Thyme Review: A Movie Not Worth Your Thyme

In the newest film from John Patrick Shanley, he absolutely fails to deliver a meaningful adaptation of his stage play.

Happiest Season Review: Making Christmas Gay Again

By: Austin Belzer December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

ReviewsAlexandra Fehrman, Alison Brie, Amie Doherty, Ana Gasteyer, Anis N'Dobe, Asiyih N'Dobe, BenDeLaCreme, Brice Liesveld, Burl Moseley, Carlo Gallo, Caroline Harris, Chelsea Banglesdorf, Christmas Movies, Christopher Jon Gombos, Clea DuVall, Daina Griffith, Dan Levy, Daniel Krell, Daryn Kahn, Dave Maulbeck, Deb Adair, Dominique Allen Lawson, Dominique Briggs, Don Hewitt Jr., eOne, Frédéric Dubois, H Haden Hammond, Happiest Season, Henry Borrasso, Hulu, Hulu Original, Hulu Original Movie, Isaac Klausner, Jack McDorman, James Pastorius, Jenny Gulley, Jinkx Monsoon, John Guleserian, Jonathan Berry, Jonathan McCoy, Karen Bellamy, Kate Dougherty, Kathleen Felix-Hager, Kathryn Madsen, Kevin Konitsch, Kristen Stewart, Lauren Lapkus, LGBT Movies, Liron Blumenthal, Luke Ewing, Mackenzie Davis, Marty Bowen, Mary Holland, Mary Steenburgen, Matt Newell, Matt Temple, Melissa Bretherton, Michelle Buteau, November 2020 Streaming, Romantic Comedies, Sarab Kamoo, Sarayu Blue, Sean Michael Weber, Shanna Worsham, Sony Pictures, Stacey Panepinto, Streaming, Streaming Originals, Streaming Releases, Streaming Reviews, Temple Hill Entertainment, Theresa Guleserian, Timothy Simons, TriStar Pictures, Victor Garber, Wyck GodfreyLeave a Comment

Clea DuVall changes up the home for the holiday formula by introducing one of the first LGBT couples in a major feature film.

My review of Hulu’s Happiest Season.

Wander Darkly Review | AFI Fest 2020

Sienna Miller and Diego Luna go to therapy in this time-bending romance from the mind of writer-director Tara Miele.

On the Rocks Review

By: Austin Belzer November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

ReviewsA24, Apple Original Film, Apple TV+, Bill Murray, Comedy Films, Jenny Slate, Marlon Wayans, Mystery Movies, October 2020 Streaming Releases, On the Rocks, Rashida Jones, Sofia Coppola, Streaming, Streaming Originals, Streaming ReleasesLeave a Comment

In Sofia Coppola’s latest, she questions the very feeling you get in your gut.

My review of Apple TV+’s On the Rocks.

Luxor Review | AFI Fest 2020

Gorgeous cinematography cannot save a wandering plot.

Sound of Metal Review | AFI Fest 2020

Darius Marder’s Sound of Metal asks the hard questions, both of Riz Ahmed’s Ruben and the viewer surrounding the culture of deafness.

My review of Sound of Metal below.

I’m Your Woman Review | AFI Fest 2020

In Julia Hart’s crime thriller I’m Your Woman, Rachel Brosnahan makes a case for her Best Actress Oscar.

Possessor Review

By: Austin Belzer November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

ReviewsAndrea Riseborough, Brandon Cronenberg, Christopher Abbott, Horror, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Neon, Possessor, Possessor Uncut, Psychological Horror, Rossif Sutherland, Sean Bean, Tuppence Middleton, Well Go EntertainmentLeave a Comment

Brandon Cronenberg crafts one of the best horror films in recent years with his latest film, Possessor.

Yellow Rose Review

By: Austin Belzer November 12, 2020

ReviewsAnnie J. Howell, Dale Watson, Diane Paraga, Eva Noblezada, ICE, Immigrant Stories, Lea Salonga, Liam Booth, Libby Villari, Princess Punzalan, Sony Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Theatrical Releases, Yellow RoseLeave a Comment

Diane Paraga’s direction impresses in this film about the American dream, chosen family, and more in Yellow Rose.