8/10 Sequels released after a long period of time either tend to be hit (“Incredibles 2”) or miss (“Dumb and Dumber To”) and due to rather weak trailers, I feared that this follow up would be dead on arrival. Luckily, “Zombieland: Double Tap” doesn’t just copy the original and realizes that with so much more … Continue reading #94 Film in 2019: Zombieland: Double Tap
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#93 Film in 2019: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
3/10 The first “Maleficent” was a unique twist on the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale that combined some darkness with some real emotional heart to it which ended up being a very decent film that holds up well. Unfortunately, five years later, this completely unnecessary sequel that no one asked for wastes the talents of Angelina … Continue reading #93 Film in 2019: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
#92 Film in 2019: No Safe Spaces
5/10 I am a big fan of political documentaries so I was pretty excited to check this movie out. By the end, I was definitely underwhelmed but I still believe this is an important movie to see. I follow the news and politics pretty religiously so one problem with this movie is that if you … Continue reading #92 Film in 2019: No Safe Spaces
#91 Film in 2019: The Current War
7/10 The history of the making of this film (originally premiering at film festivals in 2017) is almost as fascinating as the true story that this film depicts. Without going into too much detail, Harvey Weinstein and director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon fought over the final cut of the film. After Weinstein’s fall from grace and a … Continue reading #91 Film in 2019: The Current War
Downton Abbey Season 4
6/10 Well after three pretty amazing seasons I guess it was only a matter of time before “Downton Abbey” hit a snag and had an off season. Shows generally have their ups and downs and after three seasons worth celebrating, season 4, like the estate of Downton last season, took a turn for the worse. … Continue reading Downton Abbey Season 4
#90 Film in 2019: The Lighthouse
7/10 The second film from Robert Eggers, the writer/director behind the brilliant film, “The Witch” is back after a four-year hiatus. Although this film is not as strong as his debut feature, there is a lot to admire about this follow up. Before I go into details however, know that this film will not be … Continue reading #90 Film in 2019: The Lighthouse
#89 Film in 2019: Black and Blue
2.5/10 I would say that “Black and Blue” is a generic movie and in many ways it is, but it is less than that while simultaneously being completely forgettable. A day after you see this movie (if you are unfortunate enough to), you will struggle to remember the forgettable characters, unoriginal plot, lack of directorial … Continue reading #89 Film in 2019: Black and Blue
#88 Film in 2019: Judy
4/10 Much like the overcrowded superhero genre, music biopics are a very popular genre, with several films in that wheelhouse coming out just within the past year (“Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Rocketman”, etc.). And like any genre oversaturating the cinemas, each film really has to do something to stand out from all the other similar films. Unfortunately … Continue reading #88 Film in 2019: Judy
#87 Film in 2019: Gemini Man
6.5/10 For a film in development for nearly 20 years, “Gemini Man” had to wait for the technology to catch up with its concept, but should have spent more time on the script during that two decade long waiting period. This is one of those films that if you turn off your brain, you can … Continue reading #87 Film in 2019: Gemini Man
#86 Film in 2019: Joker
7.5/10 Maybe the single most controversial film of the year (although after now having watched it, the controversy is all pretty manufactured and unwarranted), “Joker” is a fresh, new take on Batman’s most recognizable villain. Overall, the film succeeds and sets itself apart from other superhero/supervillain films by not even acting as one but instead … Continue reading #86 Film in 2019: Joker
