The Fabelmans (2022) Review
The Fabelmans is one of Spielberg's best; a love letter to cinema that will bring a smile of unfeigned delight to the most apathetic viewer.
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- Jan 4
- 2 min
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022) Review
A stunning performance by Naomi Ackie is sadly overshadowed by a movie that feels like a checklist of events rather than a cohesive story.
- Dec 27, 2022
- 2 min
The Menu (2022) Review
The Menu serves up horrifying scenes and delectable dishes that will nourish even the most sour of palettes.
- Jun 2, 2022
- 2 min
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Review
Everything Everywhere All At Once tells a heartfelt, relatable story hidden underneath an unrelatable, game-changing multiverse adventure.
- May 29, 2022
- 3 min
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) Review
Chip and Dale, for better or worse, commits to its self-referential, meta adventure that will leave some wanting more, or nothing at all.
- May 26, 2022
- 2 min
The Pentaverate (2022) Series Review
The Pentaverate is a new low for Mike Myers, utilsiing boorish jokes and audience's own expectations to create what could be called 'humour'
- May 8, 2022
- 3 min
X (2022) Review
X transports viewers to 1970s Texas in a bloody homage to classic slashers that offers prolific visuals and a breakout lead performance
- May 1, 2022
- 3 min
The Batman (2022) Review
Matt Reeves brings the iconic vigilante back to his detective roots, untethering a web of gripping enigmas in a masterful interpretation.
- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
Morbius (2022) Review
Morbius is one of the worst comic book films ever made; an inconsistent, meaningless venture that isn't even ironically enjoyable.
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
Jackass Forever (2022) Review
Jackass' final chapter gives emotional weight to the antics performed, bringing drama and nostalgia to an already extravagant stunt show.
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Deep Water (2022) Review
Deep Water never rises to its heralded greatness, maintaining a feeble plot and dreary pace that not even Ben Affleck can save.
- Mar 18, 2022
- 2 min
Turning Red (2022) Review
Pixar tackles puberty in this excitable coming-of-age tale that opts to focus on empathy rather than antics.
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
Licorice Pizza (2022) Review
Licorice Pizza isn't afraid to be itself, taking a slice right out of the 70's in an affectionate, timeless, coming-of-age love story.
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
Peacemaker (2022) TV Series Review
Peacemaker may take a bit to get going, but the slowburn is more than worth it as comical and sensitive scenes depict John Cena at his best.
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
I Want You Back (2022) Review
Day and Slate are harmonious and hilarious in I Want You Back, a subversive rom-com that tries to escape the stigma of being so-so.
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
King Richard (2022) Review
King Richard is completely carried by Will Smith's authentic performance, all while the rest of it serves up nothing but untapped potential.
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
CODA (2021) Review
CODA is a bona fide people-pleaser, prospering because of its formulaic structure rather than despite it.
- Feb 7, 2022
- 3 min
Red Rocket (2022) Review
Narcissism is the theme of this audacious indie film which takes several risky steps to produce an unconventional, brutally-honest dramedy.
- Jan 28, 2022
- 3 min
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Review
Afterlife may heavily rely on nostalgia, but its kept alive courtesy of well-written characters and superb direction from Jason Reitman.
- Jan 24, 2022
- 3 min
Nightmare Alley (2021) Review
Ambiguous subtext is a double-edged sword for Del Toro's Nightmare Alley, a neo-noir which showcases the panache and languor of life.
MOVIE RATINGS
Cocaine Bear
Rating: 5/10
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Rating: 4.5/10
The Last Tourist
Rating: 6/10
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rating: 6.5/10
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Rating: 7/10
Knock at the Cabin
Rating: 5/10
Women Talking
Rating: 8/10
Sharper
Rating: 6.5/10
Infinity Pool
Rating: 6/10
Alice, Darling
Rating: 6/10
You People
Rating: 4/10
Pinocchio
Rating: 7.5/10
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
Rating: 6/10
Avatar: The Way of Water
Rating: 5/10
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Rating: 8.5/10
The Banshees of Inisherin
Rating: 9.5/10
Glass Onion
Rating: 7/10
The Fabelmans
Rating: 8.5/10
I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Rating: 5.5/10
The Menu
Rating: 7/10
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Rating: 8.5/10
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Rating: 5.5/10
X
Rating: 7/10
The Batman
Rating: 8.5/10
Morbius
Rating: 2/10
TV RATINGS
The Last of Us (Season 1)
Rating: 9.5/10
Tulsa King (Season 1)
Rating: 7/10
Wednesday
Rating: 7.5/10
The Pentaverate
Rating: 2/10
Peacemaker
Rating: 7/10
South Park: Post Covid
Rating: 8/10
Sex Education
Rating: 9/10
Heels
Rating: 8/10
Squid Game
Rating: 7/10
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Rating: 8/10
A.P. Bio
Rating: 7/10
Your Honor
Rating: 8/10
South ParQ: The Vaccination Special
Rating: 8/10