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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part is a Fast-Paced & Fun Sequel (Review)
This week I watched The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. I really liked the first Lego Movie, though I have to say I wasn’t sold on the ending. I don’t want to say what that ending is, just in case it’s a spoiler (it’s not in the trailers for the sequel, after all)...
Friendo Issue 4: No More Emotional Support Penguins! (Review)
Friendo Issue 4 hits comic book store shelves February 13, 2019 from Vault Comics, writer Alex Paknadel, artist Martin Simmonds, colorist Dee Cunniffe and letterer Taylor Esposito. Here is my advanced review: Series Synopsis: Leo wasn’t allowed toys as a kid, but now...
Everything’s Still Awesome, Because The LEGO Movie 2 is a Familiar But Fun Sequel (Review)
The LEGO Movie was arguably one of the biggest surprises of 2014, but what wasn't a surprise after massive success at the box office is a sequel getting the green light to go into production from Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Animation Group. It was always going to...
The Cloverfield Paradox is an Exhilarating Mess (Blu-ray Review)
THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD February 5, 2019 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Featuring over 25 minutes of never-before-seen bonus content including behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew, here is my review: THE CLOVERFIELD...
Cold War is an Intimate, Powerful Romance That’s Beautiful in Black & White (Review)
Born and raised in Europe, Polish filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski has become an auteur in his own right since venturing from documentary filmmaking to narrative features in the late 90s, and broke through to American audiences upon winning the Academy Award for Best...
Stan and Ollie is a Delightful Celebration Of Two Comedy Icons (Review)
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were a legendary comedy act in the early days of the cinematic medium’s existence, but like all the acts before and alongside them, they experienced a downturn in popularity in the twilight of their careers. But the retelling of their...
Despite its Cracks, Glass is a Satisfying Conclusion to the Unbreakable Trilogy (Review)
It’s hard to believe that a trilogy from M. Night Shyamalan has come full circle, and that it stemmed from his first movie, Unbreakable. Back then, fans did not view films about vigilantes and villains as the type of movies that would play a pivotal role in the future...
Mary Poppins Returns is Fun & Faithful to The Original but Falls Short of a Classic (Review)
I have to admit, the hype got to me with Mary Poppins Returns. Hearing Emily Blunt talk about how she couldn’t try to be Julie Andrews but instead had to just do her own version of Mary Poppins piqued my interest. It’s not like there were really any...
Aquaman is A Wild Thrill Ride That Splashes With Colossal Entertainment (Review)
There was a time that everyone thought that the DC Extended Universe was all but dead. Between Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Man of Steel, and Justice League, it seemed that they didn't quite know what the fans wanted. So many dark undertones and bloated run times...