June 2018

Film Review: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is a lot of roar, but not enough bite

June 25, 2018

The original “Jurassic Park” is one of the best films ever made. Under Steven Spielberg’s direction, the film displays what can happen when filmmakers work at the very peak of their craft. Many remember its groundbreaking visuals or tense action set pieces, but at its core, the film is a study of the hierarchy … More Film Review: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is a lot of roar, but not enough bite

Film Review: ‘Incredibles 2’ was worth the wait

June 18, 2018

It’s bigger! It’s badder! Ladies and gentlemen, it’s….Incredibles 2! Whew, sorry. Syndrome took over for a sec there. In all seriousness, “Incredibles 2” is a film I’ve been waiting for since 2004 – the exact moment my eight-year-old self exited the theater after seeing “The Incredibles,” to be precise. The original film is my favorite … More Film Review: ‘Incredibles 2’ was worth the wait

Film Review: ‘Ocean’s 8’ is flawed but fun, and that’s enough for me

June 12, 2018

Hollywood is more or less built on the foundation of franchises. So, it was probably inevitable that we would circle back and end up with something like “Ocean’s 8,” a sequel/spinoff of the “Ocean’s” trilogy. My interest in the movie was peaked not by its connection to its predecessors, but by the prospect of having … More Film Review: ‘Ocean’s 8’ is flawed but fun, and that’s enough for me