The Flash (2023)

Director: Andy MuschiettiWriter/s: Christina Hodson, Joby HaroldStarring: Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck, Michael Shannon, and more. The Intro:Hooray for movies that are part of a universe that are essentially dead! YAY! “The Flash” is here after years of delays and tons of troublesome individuals… Am I excited? Sure? For the likes of Michael Keaton, […]

Beau Is Afraid (2023)

Director: Ari AsterWriter: Ari AsterStarring: Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, and more. The Intro:The king is back! Ari Aster’s newest film “Beau is Afraid” is out now and available to grace our eyeholes. For what is largely billed as a dark dramatic comedy, I am SO ready to […]

What Men Want (2019) (RR)

Director: Adam ShankmanWriter/s: Tina Gordon, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Jas Waters, Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa, Diane DrakeStarring: Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, and more. Requested Review from Ali Menard! The Intro:“What Men Want” is a box office success rostering a well-known cast. This is my first viewing of this movie despite me being well aware […]

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)

Director/s: John Francis Daley, Jonathan GoldsteinWriter/s: Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Michael Gilio, Chris McKayStarring: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Hugh Grant, Chloe Coleman, and more. The Intro:The hype for “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” for me has been an interesting ride. At first I was highly skeptical when […]

The Fabelmans (2022)

Director: Steven SpielbergWriter/s: Steven Spielberg, Tony KushnerStarring: Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle, Keeley Karsten, Julia Butters, and more. The Intro:Here’s a movie that I knew would be special from the get go. When I first saw the trailer for “The Fabelmans” in theaters, Spielberg’s magic poured out in full force even for […]

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

Director: Martin McDonaghWriter: Martin McDonaghStarring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, Pat Shortt, and more. The Intro:From the man who has brought us “In Bruges,” “Seven Psychopaths,” and the recent Best Picture nominee “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” Martin McDonagh delivers another Best Picture nominee with a movie near and dear to his […]

Elvis (2022)

Director: Baz LuhrmannWriter/s: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy DonerStarring: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, and more. The Intro:2022’s “Elvis” was a movie long on my radar the moment I heard Austin Butler was casted as the music icon. Likewise, Austin has been on my radar since I saw him in “Yoga Hosers,” […]

Women Talking (2022)

Director: Sarah PolleyWriter/s: Sarah Polley, Miriam ToewsStarring: Rooney Mara, Judith Ivey, Emily Mitchell, Kate Hallett, Liv McNeil, Claire Foy, Sheila McCarthy, Jessie Buckley, Michelle McLeod, Kira Guloien, Shayla Brown, Ben Whishaw, and more. The Intro:“Women Talking” comes in as my second film that I probably knew the least about. However the trailers surely got my […]

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Director: James CameronWriter/s: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Josh Friedman, Shane SalernoStarring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, more. The Intro:Thirteen years later and we’re doing this dance again. *sigh* Okay, so, listen. Yes, I am a part of the demographic who was not as impressed as the rest of […]

Triangle of Sadness (2022)

Director: Ruben ÖstlundWriter: Ruben ÖstlundStarring: Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly De Leon, Vicki Berlin, Woody Harrelson, and more. The Intro:Notch another one for Best Picture nominees that I knew little about. “Triangle of Sadness” hit my radar early, as friends on my Letterboxd started logging this as watched. I quickly became intrigued but obviously have […]