The reasons the Scream series is an iconic horror franchise are plentiful. The villain, creative kills, meta commentary and self-referential humor. But one piece it’s become best known for is the opening scene. The opener is usually a high-point for each movie. It sets the tone for what’s to come (it’s no coincidence that the […]
Category: 2023
OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE Review
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is the latest entry into the Guy Ritchie-verse. For those that know the director, you know exactly what that means. And for the uninitiated, it means you’re getting a stylish, witty, action comedy that often favors that style over substance. When done well, his movies can be immensely entertaining, with […]
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Review
The MCU has been *ahem* a marvel to witness (I’m sorry). Watching it grow from Iron Man into the incredible culmination a decade later with Avengers: Endgame was truly something special. One of the bigger, nagging issues, though, was the constant tie-ins to future projects, teasing new heroes and villains, hints of storylines to come […]
AT MIDNIGHT Review
The For Dummies book series has provided easy to follow steps for anyone to learn about any number of topics for three decades. Some might deride the books – and those who use them – due to the chosen. But I’m sure they’ve proven immensely helpful for countless people. At Midnight feels like someone had […]
YOUR PLACE OR MINE Review
It’s a story we’ve seen a thousand times. Longtime friends who are seemingly perfect for each other can never make it work as more than friends. For one reason or another, they always just miss each other. It’s the basis for countless romantic comedies. And like the rom-com genre in general, it’s a tried and […]
PLANE Review
Plane is the perfect January movie. Everyone is still coming down from the busy holiday season, and now awards season is starting to take off. We’re not looking for the next Oscar contender just yet. All we need is something easy and palatable. Something to provide some fun thrills in a reasonable runtime. And Plane […]
