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“Andor” Season 1 Review

“Andor” is the first Star Wars story to truly jettison the space western epic framework and to instead treat the … More

Andor, Andor Review, Film, Movies, Star Wars

“Nobody” (2021) Review

“Nobody” is a true sister film to the “John Wick” series, even being written by Derek Kolstad, writer of the … More

Bob Odenkirk, Derek Kolstad, Film, Film review, John Wick, Movies, Nobody, Nobody Movie, Video Lab Podcast

“Bad Trip” (2021) Review

It’s hard to even know what to say about a movie like “Bad Trip.” Comedy is a difficult genre for … More

Bad Trip, Comedy, Eric Andre, Film, Film review, movie review, Movies, Parody, Podcast, Video Lab Podcast

“Tenet” (2020) Review

“Tenet” is unquestionably one of the most convoluted films ever made, such that its hard to imagine any studio green-lighting … More

christopher nolan, Film, Inception, Interstellar, John David Washington, Memento, Movies, Robert Pattinson, Tenet, The Video Lab Podcast

“The Last Duel” (2021) Review

Ridley Scott is right and you should feel bad for not seeing the “The Last Duel” last year. The film … More

Adam Driver, Ben Affleck, Film Reviews, Films, Jodie Comer, Matt Damon, Movie Reviews, Movies, Ridley Scott, The Last Duel

“Dune: Part One” (2021) Review

The spice must flow. “Dune: Part One” is a superb film that succeeds because it had a production and writing … More

Denis Vellenueve, Film, Jason Mamoa, Movies, Oscar Isaac, Sci-fi, Timothee Chalamet

“I Care A Lot” (2020) Review

I Care A Lot is reminiscent of a Shakespearean drama. There are no protagonists, and a lesser of two evils … More

Dianne Wiest, Film, Film review, I care a lot movie, Movie Reviews, Movies, Peter Dinklage, Video Lab Podcast

“Nomadland” (2020) Review

Check out the Video Lab Podcast’s episode on the film! The most insightful elements of “Nomadland” are those not explicitly … More

Chloe Zhao, David Strathairn, Film, Film review, Frances McDormand, movie review, Movies, Nomadland, Video Lab Podcast

“Sound of Metal” (2019) Review

Check out the Video Lab Podcast’s episode on this film! As a film centering around a person losing their hearing, … More

Film, movie review, Movies, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Riz Ahmed, Sound of Metal, Sound of Metal Review, Video Lab Podcast

“Prospect” (2018) Review

While calling it a western film isn’t an official designation, “Prospect” feels like it could be a transplanted story from … More

Film, Jay Duplass, movie review, Movies, Pedro Pascal, Prospect, Prospect Movie, Prospect Review, Sophie Thatcher, Video Lab Podcast

“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

Aldis Hodge, Cassius Clay, Civil Rights Movement, Eli Goree, Film, Film review, Jim Brown, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr., Malcom X, Movies, Muhammed Ali, One Night in Miami, Regina King, Sam Cooke, Video Lab Podcast

“Soul” Review

Check out out this episode of the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I discuss this movie in more detail. … More

Disney Plus, Film, Movies, Pixar, Soul, Video Lab Podcast

“Underworld” (2003) Review

It’s possibly a sign of this particular era of action films, but fight scenes in “Underworld,” at heart an action … More

Film, Film Reviews, Movie Reviews, Movies, Underworld, Video Lab Podcast

“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

Chris Pine, Film, Gal Gadot, Hans Zimmer, Kristen Wiig, Movies, Patty Jenkins, Pedro Pascal, Super Hero Movies, Wonder woman, Wonder Woman 1984

“Palm Springs” Review

Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail. “Palm Springs” is … More

Andy Samberg, Cinema, Comedy, Cristin Milioti, Film, Groundhog's day, J.K. Simmons, Movies, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Review

“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.

Ad Astra, Brad Pitt, Film, Gravity, Interstellar, Movies, Space monkeys

“Chef” Review (2014)

Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail: “Chef” is a … More

Bobby Cannavale, Chef, Favreau, Film, John Leguizamo, Movies, Scarlett Johansson, Sofia Vergara

“Underwater” Review

A fun and harmless deep sea sci fi romp. Some entertaining thrills aside, “Underwater” struggles with a clear visual telling … More

Film, Kristen Stewart, Movies, Sci-fi, underwater

“1917” Review

The mesmerizing beauty of “1917” is owed to its dedicated perception as a one-shot film. This continuous motion aesthetic is … More

1917, Action, Dean-Charles Chapman, Film, George MacKay, Movies, Sam Mendes, WWI

“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

Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Film, George Lucas, JJ Abrams, Movies, New Trilogy, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review

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