7/12/21 7/12/21

Naomi Osaka Episode 2 Review: The World Surrounds Naomi Osaka in “Champion Mentality”

In the second episode of Naomi Osaka, Garrett Bradley crafts a claustrophobic tale of a tennis champ.

6/30/21 6/30/21

AFI Docs 2021 | Courtroom 3H Review: A Courtroom Documentary Without a Legal Argument

I caught courthouse documentary Courtroom 3H at AFI Docs 2021.Here's my review.

6/23/21 6/23/21

Naomi Osaka Episode One Review: Garrett Bradley Returns to Provide Insight into Her Tennis Career as Meditation for the Mind

I watched the first episode of the Naomi Osaka docuseries directed by Garrett Bradley. In the process, Bradley made me appreciate the mental and physical sport of tennis.

6/21/21 6/21/21

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Review: Ryan Reynolds and Company Return for A Fun Blockbuster Popcorn Comedy Worthy Of A Trip To Your Local Theater

Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek return for the sequel to the 2017 hit film, The Hitman's Bodyguard. Can lightning strike twice? Yes and no.

6/15/21 6/15/21

Censor Review: First-Time Director Prano Bailey-Bond Provides A Demented Look Into the Era of “Video Nasties”

5/20/21 5/20/21

Spiral: From the Book of Saw Review - Chris Rock Resucitates the Saw Franchise's Corpse with Law & Order: Saw Edition

In the latest revival of the Saw franchise, Chris Rock somehow manages to develop a spin on the franchise that's new and doesn't feel like Saw anymore.

5/5/21 5/5/21

Nomadland Review: The Life of A Nomad is Reflected Beautifully in Chloé Zhao's Latest

In Chloé Zhao's Nomadland, she not only examines the life of a nomad, but the soul of America and those who America forgot about.

4/13/21 4/13/21

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode Four "The Whole World Is Watching" Review: The Legacy of the Shield Weighs Heavy

In the second act of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the legacy of the shield begins to take on more weight.

4/12/21 4/12/21

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Episode Three “Power Broker” Review: On the Way to the Endgame, We Picked Up A Few New Pals

The mid-season episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier reintroduces new pals, but still finds time to steer the ship towards the endgame.

3/30/21 3/30/21

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Episode Two Review -- The Team Comes Together, But I’m Not Quite Sure Why

In the second episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam and Bucky finally team up, but against what?

3/24/21 3/24/21

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode One "New World Order" Review: Marvel Tries to Fill A Captain America-sized Void to Mixed Results

In the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Marvel tries to replicate the success of the Captain America, but it doesn't quite work.

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Judas and the Black Messiah Review – Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield Deliver Two Revolutionary Performances In Shaka King's Take On the Assassination of Fred Hampton

Judas and the Black Messiah presents the life of revolutionary Fred Hampton and the man who betrayed him.

1/26/21 1/26/21

Our Friend Review: A Story Lost in The Edit

Our Friend has a great story and great acting, but is marred by its non-linear storytelling and some questionable editing choices.

1/18/21 1/18/21

Soul Review - The Magic of Finding Your Purpose Comes to Life in Pixar's Latest

Pixar's Soul eloquently tells a story about the soul's purpose and the studios' first Black lead in Jamie Foxx.

12/24/20 12/24/20

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

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.

12/15/20 12/15/20

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.

12/14/20 12/14/20

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

After months of waiting, I was finally able to see Tenet.Here are my thoughts on the home video release.

12/10/20 12/10/20

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.

12/1/20 12/1/20

Happiest Season Review: Making Christmas Gay Again

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.

11/24/20 11/24/20

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.