Directed by: David SandbergScreenplay by: Harry GaydenCast: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Mark Strong, Dijmon Hounsou, Grace Fulton, Faithe Herman, Ian Chen, Cooper Andrews, Marta Milans “Shazam”, I shouted aloud and…poof? No poof! Nothing happened; I guess I’m not a super hero. Too bad, might have been lots of fun fighting injustice … [Read more...] about Shazam
Comedy
Us
Written and Directed By: Jordan PeeleCast: Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex, Lupita Nyong'oSwift shot: Us is highly entertaining, engaging, and of course funny thanks to the superb dialog and direction of Jordan Peele, but the end left me annoyed. To explain why it was annoying, I am going to have to spoil some things for you. Don’t worry, I’ll give you a warning … [Read more...] about Us
Stan & Ollie
Directed by: Jon S. Baird Written by: Jeff Pope Cast: John C. Reilly, Steve Coogan, Shirley Henderson, Nina Arianda Swift shot: Everyone who has laughed at some point in their life owes a hat tip to the most iconic comedy duo to have ever lived: Laurel & Hardy. If you are not familiar with them, they were the first Abbott & Costello. And if you aren't … [Read more...] about Stan & Ollie
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Back in my day . . . Disney movies had strong messages, now we get watered-down reminders that friends change, or something. Directed by: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore Written by: Phil Johnston, Pamela Ribon Cast: John (See Ya Everywhere) Reilly, Sarah (Skankmouth) Silverman, Gal Gadot It's been six years since the gigantic Ralph discovered his worth whilst … [Read more...] about Ralph Breaks the Internet
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
"Newt, you never met a monster you couldn't love." ~Leta Lestrange Directed by: David Yates Written by: J.K. Rowling Cast: Johnny Depp, Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler, Katherine Waterson, Zoe Kravitz The second after this film ended I wanted to see it again. Just like with The Empire Strikes Back and The Fellowship of the Ring, the end of The Crimes … [Read more...] about Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
