Ad Astra (2019) – Movie Review

Ever since I was a child, Science Fiction has always resonated with me on a more personal level than most, if any other, genre of storytelling. Aside from the expansive worldbuilding and plethora of routes to explore ones own imagination, Sci-Fi has seemingly always created deeply personal narritives that have made connections with me. ItContinue reading “Ad Astra (2019) – Movie Review”

Hustlers (2019) – Movie Review

If you were to base your judgments solely on the trailers, you would be forgiven if you thought “Hustlers” was bound to be a second, non-NC-17 rated version of “Showgirls”. Let’s face it, the idea of a movie starring strippers is still viewed as a slight taboo in society, and most audiences rarely look beyondContinue reading “Hustlers (2019) – Movie Review”

The Farewell (2019) – Movie Review

Is lying ok? Does the reasoning behind your actions mean more than the actions themselves? Whose burden is it grieve loss? “The Farewell” is openly based on an actual lie about a family trying to hide the fact that their grandmother is dying from her while spending one last gathering with her. Director Lulu WangContinue reading “The Farewell (2019) – Movie Review”

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw (2019) – Movie Review

The “Fast & Furious” franchise has had one of the most fascinating lifespans in Hollywood, and with its newest spinoff “Hobbs and Shaw”, it has proven that there will always be a time and occasion for a film of the franchise to exist. What was once a localized series focused on youth street racing hasContinue reading “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw (2019) – Movie Review”

Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood (2019) – Movie Review

***SPOILER WARNING*** When asked in an interview what genre his film “Inglourious Basterds” falls under, director Quentin Tarantino said he believes it is acceptable to view his work as a sort of fairy tale since the story takes place within actual events, but fictional characters transform the outcome and create an alternate history of sorts.Continue reading “Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood (2019) – Movie Review”

Crawl (2019) – Movie Review

If you were to ask me a month ago if I ever had any intentions of seeing this movie, I would have laughed derisively in your face and possibly even spit on you. How dare you insult me by wasting my time with a question like that? The film looked stupid and was a ratherContinue reading “Crawl (2019) – Movie Review”

Midsommar (2019) – Movie Review

I hope everyone is prepared for a good old-fashioned rant because the juices are flowing and we are rolling downhill. I just got out of the theater where I viewed “Midsommar”, a film that was marketed beautifully. I was convinced that this would be some mind-melting, artistic, philosophical horror spectacular. Even the great Jordan Peele,Continue reading “Midsommar (2019) – Movie Review”

Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) – Movie Review

At long last, Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now complete, and what a doozie that was! After “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame” blew our tiny little minds, “Spider-Man: Far from Home” is here to essentially serve as an epilogue to the most ambitious chapter this franchise has produced so far. ConsiderContinue reading “Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) – Movie Review”

Toy Story 4 (2019) – Movie Review

EMOTIONS! Yes, Pixar is back on their bullshit again, and you better believe you will cry or you will die trying. “Toy Story 4”, or what I have dubbed “Toy Story IV: The Quest for Peace”, is the fourth time Pixar has hit us with this story about the life of toys, a journey ofContinue reading “Toy Story 4 (2019) – Movie Review”

Ma (2019) – Movie Review

“Ma” has provided me with an interesting experience. For the first time in a good while, I found a movie that left me short on words. I sat on this viewing for about a week, desperately trying to muscle my way through my writer’s block before I finally rallied up the gall to tell youContinue reading “Ma (2019) – Movie Review”