Category: Movie Criticism
The Man From UNCLE
Guy Ritchie gives us his best 007 with his stylistically impressive reboot of the 1960’s TV show. Gadgets, expensive suites, beautiful women, paranoia, disloyalty, double-crossing, wit, and of course a plot to set the world...
Straight Outta Compton Entertains and Raises Questions
"Our art is a reflection of our reality." Deals with the devil, money, drugs, mansions, glory, violence, and tragedy, the story of N.W.A. is culturally defying and their voices were fundamentally essential in United States...
'Ted 2' Returns With Big Laughs
If you enjoyed Ted with all of its raunchy humor, then prepare for its sequel to ‘knock your socks off’. After MacFarlane’s dud One Millions Ways To Die In The West last year, he returns...
Get Outta Here: Things Portrayed Unrealistically in Movies and TV
Going to the movies or turning on the television can be an escape. But how far away from reality are viewers generally willing to go? It has been my experience, based solely on the phenomenon...
'Mortdecai' Flops and Gets Destroyed by Critics
Johnny Depp's latest flop, Mortdecai , had a disastrous box office showing during its opening weekend. According to Forbes , the film cost $60 million to make and never gained traction following a horrid $1.47...
'The Equalizer' and the Rules of the CIA Badass
The badass has a rich history in American cinema. The badass is a loner and he is not to be trifled with. The badass drinks too much and has an ex-wife. Regrets? He has a...
Empty New York in the Movies
As New Yorkers, we think this city is ours, but ultimately we're just witnesses to constant change. I know how much you miss your favorite restaurant/bar/bookstore/weed spot that is now a Starbucks/yoga studio/frozen yogurt shop/Starbucks....
'Guardians of the Galaxy' Is the New 'Ghostbusters'
Ghostbusters turned 30 this year and to commemorate the occasion, Lego rolled out new Ghostbusters -themed play sets and the original Ghostbusters is back in theaters for a limited engagement. How fitting then that the...