Movie & TV Reviews, Lists, and Appreciation
When one makes a Best of Decade list, it doesn't do to just have it be a collection of personal favorites -- though that certainly comes into play, especially once you get towards the top. To have a list that feels complete, one must look at longevity. Which films have endured since their initial release? … Continue reading The Top 25 Movies of the 2010’s
Last year, I remarked on the uncommon number of smart and daring blockbusters that littered the cinematic landscape. Unfortunately for much of this year, I felt that most of the truly exceptional work was few and far between, particularly on the studio level. However, 2018 finished with quite a bang and I think that my … Continue reading Top 10 Movies of 2018
Teenage Miles Morales must contend with living up to his parents' expectations after getting admitted to an esteemed high school and with living up to the expectations of multiple Spider-heroes after getting bitten by a radioactive spider of his own. Into the Spider-Verse is the most visually creative and innovative movie since Edgar Wright's Scott … Continue reading Review: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Avengers: Infinity War is a whole 'lotta movie - for better and for worse. It starts with a bang and never lets up over the course of its 2 1/2 hour running time. The time flies by as we jump from one gigantic action set-piece to the next. The Russo brothers deserve an enormous amount … Continue reading Review: Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel movies have been part of our cinematic lexicon for ten years now and will have released 20 films by the end of 2018. While the quality of said films have ebbed-and-flowed through the years, the achievement alone of getting to this point is unprecedented. Unfortunately, with such a large franchise, the films can all … Continue reading Rankings: The Marvel Cinematic Universe
