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Category: Movies
“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
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Review
Fears of a bad trilogy have been greatly exaggerated. The Force Awakens’ good start for me was tempered by the obvious … More
“Blade Runner 2049” Review
“Blade Runner 2049” is a superb additional chapter to the iconic original. While reboots are always a risky venture, 2049’s … More
“Dunkirk” Review
Put your hands together for a solid war movie with <2hr run time. “Dunkirk” is an unyielding triumph of technical … More
“Baby Driver” Review
If you only see one movie this summer, it should be this. “Baby Driver” is great proof that familiar tropes … More
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” Review
Understandably lamented by series fatigue, this movie has been thoroughly shredded by critics. But audience affection for these adventures is … More
“Wonder Woman” Review
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman is a great character full of heroic naivety and innocence, but also obvious fortitude that … More
“John Wick: Chapter 2” Review
I have never been a fan of Keanu Reeves. “The Matrix” is fine. “Bill and Ted” is funny. But Keanu … More
“Manchester by the Sea” Review
While being an unmistakably artistic and raw film at times, “Manchester by the Sea” might be one of the saddest … More
“La La Land” Review
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone present a captivating romance in a world where their characters are simaltaneously trying to make … More
”Rogue One” Review
“Rogue One” reaps the benefits of being a spinoff adventure without the cumbersome expectations of a sequel to follow it, … More
My 2016 Oscar Picks
Best Picture: The Big Short While “The Revenant” is favored to win, “The Big Short” is a better balanced film for … More
“Deadpool” Review
“Deadpool” is the breath of fresh air that the world has been waiting for in hero films. “The Dark Knight” revolutionized the superhero film … More
“The Hateful Eight” Review
“The Hateful Eight” showcases the cinematography and production of a veteran director well. What the film lacks is the drive of more recent Tarantino … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Review
I was skeptical of a new Star Wars film. Given the buyout by Disney, the lackluster prequel trilogy, and the infinite marketing hype … More
“Spectre” Review
In my review for Skyfall I noted the successful blend of modern age espionage and the harkening back to Bond’s roots as a legend of … More
As AJ Thinks 