A fun and harmless deep sea sci fi romp. Some entertaining thrills aside, “Underwater” struggles with a clear visual telling … More
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“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
“Joker” Review
“Joker” is unique in that it buries itself into realism unlike anything set in the Batman universe before. Most stories … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” Review
A sweeping, nostalgic homage to a bygone cinematic age, as much as an introspection of cultural change and personal fame, … More
“John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum” Review
If one were forced to rank the John Wick movies, “John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum” by itself would probably be the … More
“Avengers: Endgame” Review
Endgame fits neatly in the top tier of great Marvel films. For a stand alone experience, its three hour run-time … More
“Captain Marvel” Review
“Captain Marvel” threads sobering themes with the quirky, dry humor of Brie Larson and Sam Jackson to great fanfare. Concerns … More
“Green Book” Review
The strain that films like “Green Book,” “Hidden Figures,” and “The Blind Side,” encounter is that they are served as … More
Save the Republic: Replace the Republican Party
A struggle in the age of a Trump Republican Party is the constant rage, disgust, and despair that can be … More
“Mission: Impossible–Fallout” Review
Tom Cruise is a weird creature of Hollywood, in all of his films playing essentially the same archetype of the … More
“Crazy Rich Asians” Review
It is difficult for non-Asian people to full grasp how meaningful it is to see an entire Asian cast. The … More
“Sorry to Bother You” Review
Starting as a standard blue collar struggle, “Sorry to Bother You” is a film continually ramping up its level of … More
“Deadpool 2” Review
Ryan Reynolds’ true calling in life. Here is my review for the first film: “Deadpool” Review The no-fucks attitude of Deadpool … More
“Ready Player One” Review
“Ready Player One” has a lot of key differences compared to the book it is based on. This was probably … More
“Black Panther” Review
“Black Panther” handles covering a remarkable amount of content and story surprisingly well without managing to drag, over what could … More
The Flint Water Crisis: A National Warning of Failing Infrastructure
After a long process of editing and fine tuning, I am pleased to present my article on the Flint Water … More