While calling it a western film isn’t an official designation, “Prospect” feels like it could be a transplanted story from … More
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“Queens Gambit” (2020) Review
Check out this episode of the Video Lab Podcast, where myself, Sam, and another guest get together to discuss “The … More
“One Night in Miami” (2020) Review
Check out this episode of the Video Lab Podcast, where myself, Sam, and special guest Maggie Scott discuss this film … More
“Soul” Review
Check out out this episode of the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I discuss this movie in more detail. … More
“The Mandalorian” Season 2 Review
Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I discuss Season 2 in more depth with guest Sam Milewsky. … More
“Underworld” (2003) Review
Be sure to check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail. … More
“Project Power” Review
Be sure to check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail. … More
“Sputnik” Review
“Sputnik” is an original feeling Russian sci-fi, showing that a smaller budget doesn’t sacrifice the ability to be clever and … More
“Wonder Woman 1984” Review
While “Wonder Woman” (2017) was a widely praised and solid entry, “Wonder Woman 1984” (WW1984) unfortunately feels clunky and too … More
“Palm Springs” Review
Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail. “Palm Springs” is … More
“Ad Astra” Review (2019)
Despite some lingering questions about the soundness of its storyline, “Ad Astra” is a thoughtful film that dives into space exploration in fresh and exhilarating ways, unencumbered by grand designs, intricate characters, and deliberate dialogue where it counts.
2020 Electoral College Prediction
Here is my 2012 prediction. Here is my 2016 prediction. I think the general public broadly misunderstands the 2016 Trump … More
Down With the Traitor-in-Chief
The case against a Trump second term is as painfully obvious as it was in 2016. He is grossly unfit … More
“Chef” Review (2014)
Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail: “Chef” is a … More
“Underwater” Review
A fun and harmless deep sea sci fi romp. Some entertaining thrills aside, “Underwater” struggles with a clear visual telling … More
“1917” Review
The mesmerizing beauty of “1917” is owed to its dedicated perception as a one-shot film. This continuous motion aesthetic is … More
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Review
There’s no sugarcoating the fact that “The Rise of Skywalker” (ROSW) is a surprisingly sloppy send off for the new … More
“Knives Out” Review
It is ubiquitous among any written reception of “Knives Out” to point out that what makes the film particularly effective … More
Elizabeth Warren for President
At a time when the leadership and international standing of the United States is in decline, we need someone with … More
Blink-182’s “Nine” Review
Blink-182’s ability to make addictive songs endures and then some with their ninth studio album. Fans of the group will … More
