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“Soul” Review
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“The Mandalorian” Season 2 Review
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“Underworld” (2003) Review
It’s possibly a sign of this particular era of action films, but fight scenes in “Underworld,” at heart an action…
“Project Power” Review
Project Power is a visually impressive piece with lots of interesting cinematography and well cut action sequences. Despite its visual…
“Sputnik” Review
“Sputnik” is an original feeling Russian sci-fi, showing that a smaller budget doesn’t sacrifice the ability to be clever and…
“Wonder Woman 1984” Review
While “Wonder Woman” (2017) was a widely praised and solid entry, “Wonder Woman 1984” (WW1984) unfortunately feels clunky and too…
“Palm Springs” Review
Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail. “Palm Springs” is…
“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…
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…
“Chef” Review (2014)
Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail: “Chef” is a…
“Underwater” Review
A fun and harmless deep sea sci fi romp. Some entertaining thrills aside, “Underwater” struggles with a clear visual telling…
“1917” Review
The mesmerizing beauty of “1917” is owed to its dedicated perception as a one-shot film. This continuous motion aesthetic is…
“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…
“Knives Out” Review
It is ubiquitous among any written reception of “Knives Out” to point out that what makes the film particularly effective…
Elizabeth Warren for President
At a time when the leadership and international standing of the United States is in decline, we need someone with…
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…
“Joker” Review
“Joker” is unique in that it buries itself into realism unlike anything set in the Batman universe before. Most stories…
“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,…