“X-Men: Apocalypse” more like “X-Men: Really Bad Day”
The X-Men franchise has always succeeded with its quiet moments, digging deep into the well of its layered characters until the "boom! pow!" action springs forth naturally. If you don't believe me, just look at the airplane...
“Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” Falls Flat
Here is a film of lazy, directionless non-jokes. There are times during the film where some set-up seems to be occurring, but rather than a punchline of some sort, it culminates in a character either falling over, yelling something...
“The Nice Guys” Finish First
With its wonderfully bizarre cold open, which simultaneously announces the tone of the film and acts as a disturbed youth's wet-dream, "The Nice Guys" points to the cheap seats. While the film has to settle for...
“Money Monster” Is No Jackpot
"Money Monster" isn't just on the nose, it lives on the nose. It's settled down, started a family and scoped out the best schools the nose has to offer. [caption id="attachment_14428" align="alignright" width="300"] Courtesy photo[/caption] George Clooney plays...
Captain America: A Cinema Score
"Captain America: Civil War" is pop music perfection. It's alive and dynamic, broadly appealing yet seemingly custom-made, and tinged with enough crude truth to keep it from becoming a staple in a JC Penney changing room. The film captures...
Cinema Sneak Peeks: May Packs A Punch
Last month, moviegoers had a handful of decent films to look forward to — Barbershop: The Next Cut did surprisingly well, and The Jungle Book warmed hearts young and old — but this month is...
Cinema Sneak Peeks: What To Watch In April
March brought us some awesome films, including the divisive Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and April looks to be shifting gears for movie goers this year. This month looks to be more geared towards...
SX60: LIVE REVIEW – “The Smart Studios Story”
“Smart Studios is a link to one of the biggest genre shifts in rock history.” Wendy Schneider, Director of The Smart Studios Story Musical documentaries are having a moment, and there is certainly a vast...
Cinema Sneak Peeks: March Movies
February has come and gone, and not a day too soon. The Oscars capped off a great month, and many great films and actors took home much deserved awards — even Leonardo DiCaprio (finally). Now...
