It usually takes something out of the ordinary for me to choose a family film to review. Generally, it’s some kind of interesting animation style or a […]
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‘Underdoggs’ suffers from overused gag
I admit it: I love videos of little kids swearing. There is something about the juxtaposition of innocent kids doing something adult that doesn’t hurt them or […]
‘Greatest Night in Pop’ a peek into making of ‘We Are the World’
The year is 1985. The AMAs are just wrapping up, and rather than heading to a fun after-party to celebrate their successes, a group of some of […]
‘Role Play’ proves switching it up won’t always work
Blending genres is always tricky business and the results are often a bit of a mixed bag. Story formulas exist, and deviating from them can be disastrous […]
‘Self Reliance’ reminds us that we need others, with humor
One hundred years ago, Richard Connell’s short story “The Most Dangerous Game” was published in Collier’s magazine. Since then, there’s been no shortage of stories showing the […]
‘Maggie Moore(s)’ doesn’t work as a rom-com or a thriller
I have a unique name. Alise is in the bottom 2% of first names, so I rarely meet someone who shares my first name. It is unlikely […]
‘Society of the Snow’ a poignant tale of survival
In 1993, the movie “Alive” was released in theaters. I was in college and some friends and I went to see it at the dollar theater. I […]
‘Candy Cane Lane’ struggles to bring much Christmas cheer
Each year around Christmas, I like to watch some new holiday movies; I’m always on the hunt for a new classic. I feel like one of the […]
‘Maestro’ suffers from trying to play too many notes
Classical music doesn’t produce a lot of figures who are known in the mainstream. Yo-Yo Ma. Itzhak Perlman. And, of course, Leonard Bernstein. His debut at 25 […]
For a ‘Chicken Run’ fix, you’re better off with the original
While there are certain directors or actors whose movies I will watch as soon as they are available, I am less loyal to film studios. The one […]