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'Anaconda' Has a Sharp Bite to the Funny Bone
Dec 23

Dec 23 'Anaconda' Has a Sharp Bite to the Funny Bone

mike crowley

The movie is loaded with great scenes that earn laughs. If you’re looking for a feel-good time at the movies during Christmas, this would be your best bet.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash'-Strong Heart, Weak Script
Dec 16

Dec 16 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'-Strong Heart, Weak Script

mike crowley

Avatar is getting old, making you feel like you're aging as the story keeps repeating the same beats for three+ hours.

The Best Movies of 2025-According to Some Guy
Dec 11

Dec 11 The Best Movies of 2025-According to Some Guy

mike crowley

You’ll hopefully agree with my pics. Some on the list almost didn’t make it, yet prevailed in the end. Find out which ones!

'Is This Thing On?' Performs a Decent Set
Dec 2

Dec 2 'Is This Thing On?' Performs a Decent Set

mike crowley

It's certainly not a Best Picture contender, no matter how hard Cooper and Netflix try to push it. It's merely okay, which is pretty much the state of Bradley Cooper's directorial career.  

'Marty Supreme' Will Rock Your Nerves Like a Bouncing Ball
Dec 2

Dec 2 'Marty Supreme' Will Rock Your Nerves Like a Bouncing Ball

mike crowley

For a boring subject like table tennis, Josh Safdie turns the material into a nonstop thrill ride where you'll mostly forget about the movie's monster 2.5-hour length

'Wake Up Dead Man' Is Filled With Life
Nov 25

Nov 25 'Wake Up Dead Man' Is Filled With Life

mike crowley

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery does everything a murder mystery should do. Secondly, the Knives Out films does everything right that The Last Jedi got wrong.

Why 'Hamnet' Will Break and Repair Your Heart
Nov 24

Nov 24 Why 'Hamnet' Will Break and Repair Your Heart

mike crowley

For a common fool like myself, unable to even comprehend most of Shakespeare's old English, Hamnet profoundly makes you understand his work.

'Wicked: For Good' Doesn't Understand the World of Oz
Nov 19

Nov 19 'Wicked: For Good' Doesn't Understand the World of Oz

mike crowley

There's nothing more wicked than tampering with the source material.

'Jay Kelly' Has More Ego Than Heart
Nov 13

Nov 13 'Jay Kelly' Has More Ego Than Heart

mike crowley

Maybe we should worship doctors and teachers more than movie stars. Sadly, we don't live in a culture like that.

'The Running Man' Is More of a Jog Than a Sprint Toward Revolution
Nov 11

Nov 11 'The Running Man' Is More of a Jog Than a Sprint Toward Revolution

mike crowley

The Running Man sprints towards mediocrity.

'Predator: Badlands' Is Worth Hunting Down Tickets For
Nov 4

Nov 4 'Predator: Badlands' Is Worth Hunting Down Tickets For

mike crowley

Thanks to a loveable performance from Elle Fanning, an awesome lead character, and a tribalistic score that slaps, Predator: Badlands is a hunt worth taking.

'Hedda' Is a Slight Cut Above The Typical Evil Rich People Movie
Oct 28

Oct 28 'Hedda' Is a Slight Cut Above The Typical Evil Rich People Movie

mike crowley

With a little more work in the editing room and motivation other than greed from Tessa Thompson, Hedda could be even more notable than it already is.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Can't Deliver Itself from Familiarity
Oct 21

Oct 21 Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Can't Deliver Itself from Familiarity

mike crowley

The movie had the potential to end beautifully. Still, it just had to have a predictable final scene, which might make you wonder when it will be available on streaming, saving you from spending a lot of money on a movie ticket.  

'Bugonia' Achieves Greatness, UNTIL...
Oct 20

Oct 20 'Bugonia' Achieves Greatness, UNTIL...

mike crowley

Bugonia was just an inch away from being one of the year's best pictures. And then the ending happened.

'Frankenstein' Has Some Sparks of Life Amidst a Slow First Act
Oct 15

Oct 15 'Frankenstein' Has Some Sparks of Life Amidst a Slow First Act

mike crowley

Amidst a sea of abysmal adaptations, Guillermo del Toro's depiction of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is miles better than the competition. Still, that doesn't prevent it from being a little lifeless at times.

'Good Fortune's' Charm Ascends its Comedy
Oct 13

Oct 13 'Good Fortune's' Charm Ascends its Comedy

mike crowley

During a time of great division, Good Fortune thrives for unity.

'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Is an Emotional Kick In the Gut
Oct 13

Oct 13 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Is an Emotional Kick In the Gut

mike crowley

This film has changed my mind about Rose Byrne as an actress.

Why There's Little to Like in 'John Candy: I Like Me'
Oct 10

Oct 10 Why There's Little to Like in 'John Candy: I Like Me'

mike crowley

There's a certain gloss to the picture that feels artificial.

'Roofman' Is a Charming Step Above
Oct 9

Oct 9 'Roofman' Is a Charming Step Above

mike crowley

It might be through conventional means with a standard look and premise, yet there's something much deeper and more honest with Roofman than your typical romcom.

'Tron: Ares' is a Pain in the Arse
Oct 7

Oct 7 'Tron: Ares' is a Pain in the Arse

mike crowley

The whole draw to Tron is the grid, and they almost completely abandon it?

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