“Suburbicon” is directed by George Clooney, written by Joel and Ethan Coen, and stars Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Noah Jupe, and Oscar Isaac. The film is about a 1950s suburb town that struggles with problems of integration, as well as a particular home invasion that leaves a member of its town dead. I’ve had my … More “Suburbicon” is a Major Letdown
“The Snowman” is directed by Tomas Alfredson and stars Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, J.K. Simmons, and Val Kilmer. The film is based on the novel by Jo Nesbø and is about an alcoholic detective who takes on a case involving the disappearance of several women, all of which have an ominous snowman at the crime … More “The Snowman” Will Bore You to Death
“Blade Runner 2049” is directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Jared Leto, and Sylvia Hoeks. The film is a sequel to the 1982 original and is about a young blade runner who finds some secrets involving his past that could majorly influence the future. This is one of … More “Blade Runner 2049”: A Stunning Sci-fi Masterpiece
“Good Time” is directed by Benny and Josh Safdie and stars Robert Pattinson, Benny Safdie, Taliah Webster, and Buddy Duress. The film is about a man named Connie who loses his mentally handicapped brother after both of them rob a bank, and from there, Connie must attempt to get enough money in order to get … More “Good Time” is a Great Time
“Logan Lucky” is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig, and Riley Keough. The film is about two brothers who make a plan to pull off a massive heist at a NASCAR race after one of the brothers gets laid off. I was very excited to see this movie, as … More “Logan Lucky”: Fun, but Flawed
“Detroit” is directed by Katheryn Bigelow and stars Algee Smith, Jacob Lattimore, Anthony Mackie, John Boyega, Will Poulter, Jason Mitchell, and Hannah Murray. The film is a dramatic telling of the true story of what went down at the Algiers Motel amidst the riots in Detroit that occurred in 1967. I was very excited to … More “Detroit”: A Brutal, Important Watch
“Baby Driver” is written and directed by Edgar Wright and stars Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, and Jamie Foxx. The film is about a young getaway driver named Baby who is forced into a life of crime and is working his way out so he can be with the girl he loves. … More “Baby Driver”: Smart, Adrenaline-Filled Fun
“Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” is directed by David Soren and stars Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed Helms, and Nick Kroll. The movie is based on the novels written by Dav Pilkey and is about two best friends who turn their evil principal into Captain Underpants, a bumbling hero with a lack of clothing … More “Captain Underpants” is Dumb, Self-Aware Fun
“Free Fire” is directed by Ben Wheatley and stars Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Armie Hammer, and Sharlto Copley. The film is about a gun deal gone wrong which leads to a shootout in a warehouse between the dealers and the buyers. This was a film that I was excited to see, as the premise seemed … More “Free Fire” is Simple, Mindless Fun
“The Fate of the Furious” is directed by F. Gary Gray and stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron. The film is the eighth in the “Fast and Furious” series and is about Dom being forced to go rogue against his crew after a woman gives him an offer that … More “The Fate of the Furious” Goes Too Far Over the Top
