‘Blade Runner 2049’ is gorgeous … and slooooow
Movie review: This long-awaited sequel indulges in its evocative settings and vibe.
‘Blade Runner 2049’ is gorgeous … and slooooow
‘The Post’ fondly recalls the old days of a respected press, war protests (Movie review)
One of my bosses encouraged us to attend “The Post” (2017) – which recently got a wide theatrical release – to rekindle our passion for newspapering. The film encourages some of that spirit, no doubt, but […]
Michael’s top 20 films of 2017
There were a lot of great films in 2017. So many, in fact, that this year I have decided to do a top 20 list instead of my usual top 10. It means more writing, […]
‘Black Lightning’ more dramatic, less cartoony than most CW DC shows
First episode impressions (TV review): The latest CW DC show is more grounded than the others.
‘It’ taps into ’80s nostalgia, but is short on scares (Movie review)
The 2017 “It” remake – now available from Redbox — is the most Stephen Kingy Stephen King adaptation to hit the screen in a long time, as the interactions between the heroic nerds and villainous […]
‘Valerian and Laureline’ flashback: ‘The Complete Collection, Volume 1’ (Comic book review)
Looking for a “Valerian” fix after last year’s movie, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” I’m delving into the comics that started it all, by Frenchmen Pierre Christin (writer) and Jean-Claude Mezieres (pencils […]
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ (2016) is a fun creature crash course (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with the first prequel movie in the Wizarding World, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016):
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Deathly Hallows’ (2010-11) benefits from being viewed as one film (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 7, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 and 2” (2010-11):
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: Relationships, humor shine in ‘Half-Blood Prince’ (2009) (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 6, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009):
‘Harry Potter’ at the movies: ‘Order of the Phoenix’ (2007) is a truncated but great adaptation (Review)
My series looking back at the “Harry Potter” films continues with Year 5, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007):