SAMUEL RUSSELL: Critics seem to love Steven Soderbergh. I personally don’t have too much of an opinion on the guy. I saw the Oceans movies when they were in theaters, but hardly remember them at this point, and I saw Magic Mike, which I remember feeling underwhelmed by. Logan Lucky apparently marks a return from… Continue reading Logan Lucky’s Solid Performances Make A Clichéd Plot Fun
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Atomic Blonde is Very Cool
Every now and then a movie comes out that proves “style over substance” isn’t the awful thing it’s believed to be. We’ve discussed this in past reviews, but when style is all-consuming, when it is the primary purpose of a film, it becomes the substance. And when that style is good enough to sustain an… Continue reading Atomic Blonde is Very Cool
The War is for the Planet, but These Apes are After Your Heart
People often complain about the modern state of cinema (or music, or whatever) and it’s easy to look around and say, “They just don’t make ‘em like they used to.” Especially when you’re regularly inundated with a barrage of crap. But we shouldn’t forget that it’s the one percent of exceptional work that will be… Continue reading The War is for the Planet, but These Apes are After Your Heart
Personal Shopper tackles Grief and Ghosts
Ghosts and grief mix well but not perfectly in Personal Shopper.
More like Kong: DULL Island, am I right folks?
King Kong has always been about spectacle. The 1933 original isn’t great because of it’s storytelling. This isn’t to say the storytelling isn’t great, it’s a tight and effective thriller. But that’s not the point of the film. The story works because it is in service to the astounding visual effects. It was about looking… Continue reading More like Kong: DULL Island, am I right folks?
Kedi Gets 9 Out of 10 Lives
As a self-proclaimed expert on all things springy, wet nosed, pointy eared, and whiskered, I would like quickly say how delighted I am to have been asked to write the review for Ceyda Torun’s new documentary, Kedi. Kedi is a charming documentary capable of warming any heart, even the heart of a those frogs that… Continue reading Kedi Gets 9 Out of 10 Lives
XXX: Return of Xander Cage Is Candy
I remember the first time I watched XXX (2002) fondly. I was 8 years old when it first came out, a bit too young to see it in the theaters. I saw it sometime after on DVD in Joey Marx’s basement. I remember feeling like I was sneaking something. It’s rated PG-13, but it’s an… Continue reading XXX: Return of Xander Cage Is Candy
We Were Both Underwhelmed by “Moonlight,” but Disagree Why
Moonlight is a critical darling and a likely Oscar contender. Sam and Chris discuss the film, the coming-of-age genre, and narrative structure.
Blue Jay is Adorable, Heartbreaking, and Laser-Focused
Blue Jay’s specificity makes for an intimate and relatable romantic drama.
Friends on Flicks 