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'One Battle After Another' Rages a Gust Busting War Against Tyranny
Sep 17

Sep 17 'One Battle After Another' Rages a Gust Busting War Against Tyranny

mike crowley

Underneath One Battle After Another's audacity is a movie about the dangers of revolution, yet there are glimmers of hope.

'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Falls Short of an 11
Sep 11

Sep 11 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Falls Short of an 11

mike crowley

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues isn't necessarily a great sequel, but a fairly decent one.

'The Long Walk' is America's Eulogy?
Sep 6

Sep 6 'The Long Walk' is America's Eulogy?

mike crowley

The Long Walk is not based on current-day events. But that doesn't stop history from repeating itself.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Conjures a Decent Scare But Not Much More
Sep 3

Sep 3 The Conjuring: Last Rites Conjures a Decent Scare But Not Much More

mike crowley

The Conjuring: Last Rites may not particularly stand out, especially within a horror genre that has been improving with each passing year. That still doesn't exclude the fact that the movie accomplishes its job of entertaining an audience. Sometimes, that's all you can really ask for. But is it enough?

'Caught Stealing' Will Catch Your Attention
Aug 27

Aug 27 'Caught Stealing' Will Catch Your Attention

mike crowley

Aronofsky's keen eye, handling of structure, and Austin Butler's awesome lead performance make what could have been a forgettable thriller memorable.

'The Roses' Wages a Better War Than Danny DeVito's Film Did
Aug 25

Aug 25 'The Roses' Wages a Better War Than Danny DeVito's Film Did

mike crowley

Although we know from the source material where the Roses will end up, Jay Roach still attempts to create an unexpected comedy filled with high- and low-brow humor.

'Eenie Meanie' is a Mild Drive
Aug 21

Aug 21 'Eenie Meanie' is a Mild Drive

mike crowley

Eenie Meanie is one of those streaming platform movies that will likely not be remembered ten years from now, let alone on the day it is released. It's not a bad film, just a really mediocre one

'Ne Zha II's' Powerful Themes Overcome Its Shortcomings
Aug 20

Aug 20 'Ne Zha II's' Powerful Themes Overcome Its Shortcomings

mike crowley

Even with a confusing plot and far too much action that could have saved the movie a good 20 minutes if cut, China shows America how you can actually make an animated film.

'Nobody 2' Will Be Remembered By Virtually Nobody
Aug 13

Aug 13 'Nobody 2' Will Be Remembered By Virtually Nobody

mike crowley

Everything from the structure to the combat seems rushed through the door in a hastily made sequel that deserves to stay on vacation and out of theaters.

'Highest 2 Lowest's' Highs Overcomes Its Lows
Aug 13

Aug 13 'Highest 2 Lowest's' Highs Overcomes Its Lows

mike crowley

Spike takes a classic movie from across the globe and adapts it into a film that distinctly feels like a Spike Lee Joint. Which, Spike, I respect you, but can you please call it a Spike Lee film?

Fan Expo 2025 - Let Your Inner Geek Out
Aug 10

Aug 10 Fan Expo 2025 - Let Your Inner Geek Out

mike crowley

If you've ever felt conscious about your nerdy hobbies, then this is a good place to go where you don't have to be.

'Weapons' Delivers Genuine Scares with Some Eye Rolls
Aug 6

Aug 6 'Weapons' Delivers Genuine Scares with Some Eye Rolls

mike crowley

Cregger plays with the camera, utilizing slow-moving zoom lenses, akin to those found in 1970s horror films, and other strategies that create a clumsy yet memorable picture.

'The Pickup' Can't Pickup Any Solid Laughs
Aug 5

Aug 5 'The Pickup' Can't Pickup Any Solid Laughs

mike crowley

When the action ramps up, there's not much to show off. It's your typical underwhelming car chases and explosions that don't need to be seen on the big screen.

'The Bad Guys 2' Offers Thoughts with its Laughs
Jul 30

Jul 30 'The Bad Guys 2' Offers Thoughts with its Laughs

mike crowley

The Bad Guys 2 is fun, creative, and a little redundant, but overall, it avoids the cliches of most animated films.

'She Rides Shotgun' is a Rough Ride
Jul 30

Jul 30 'She Rides Shotgun' is a Rough Ride

mike crowley

Whatever nuance the film has is thrown out the window in a big climax that has the production value of a low-budget film.

'The Naked Gun' Hits its Target
Jul 30

Jul 30 'The Naked Gun' Hits its Target

mike crowley

Through clever dialog and gut-busting sight gags, The Naked Gun is here to stay.

'Happy Gilmore 2' Doesn't Reach the Green
Jul 27

Jul 27 'Happy Gilmore 2' Doesn't Reach the Green

mike crowley

Happy Gilmore 2 relies heavily on past jokes to compensate for a lack of a solid script, offering occasional laughs.

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is Almost Fantastic
Jul 22

Jul 22 ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is Almost Fantastic

mike crowley

Despite some predictable conventionality, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a step in the right direction

'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Has No Hook
Jul 16

Jul 16 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Has No Hook

mike crowley

There's a difference between a fun bad movie and a boring bad movie. I Know What You Did Last Summer tries hard to be enjoyable by inserting some of the lamest humor imaginable, written by people who think they're being clever.

'Eddington' is the Definitive Post COVID Film
Jul 14

Jul 14 'Eddington' is the Definitive Post COVID Film

mike crowley

Eddington is a fantastic film that carries some noticeable flaws. This movie could have ended thirty minutes earlier and been just as effective. Yet its third act goes on like a never-ending train to crazy town. One that you'll never forget.

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