In the third Star Trek film to feature the original characters embodied by an attractive young cast, the crew of the USS Enterprise is getting restless. Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) are trying to find the right moment to tell one another it's time to move on. Life aboard a starship is becoming too familiar...until the day a lizard-like … [Read more...] about STAR TREK BEYOND New Movie Review
J.J. Abrams
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS New Movie Review
At no point during this movie review will I reveal or spoil any of the story points from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I managed to see the film without knowing major plot turns or surprise twists (and there are a few) and would love for filmgoers to have the same experience I did. On the other hand, I have to report that this movie, one of the most hyped of all time, is very … [Read more...] about STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS New Movie Review
Fall Movie Preview 2015
Matt Damon returns to space, CGI Snoopy, the return of James Bond and a new Star Wars film? It's time to bid dinos, fast cars, super heros and rappers adios, as the big guns of the summer are changing hands. Between now and Christmas, here are 11 reasons you'll be at the movies on opening day: THE VISIT (opens Sept. 11) The Gist: Kathryn Hahn stars in this … [Read more...] about Fall Movie Preview 2015
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE–ROGUE NATION New Movie Review
The best scenes in Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation have not been spoiled by the coming attractions trailers, a nice surprise in an age where previews work overtime to summarize (rather than adequately promote) a movie. In fact, the much publicized bit with Tom Cruise hanging outside an airplane (a stunning but actually brief scene) comes at the very beginning and is a mere … [Read more...] about MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE–ROGUE NATION New Movie Review
JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT New Movie Review
The key factor to CIA analyst Jack Ryan's appeal is his vulnerability, fear and inexperience. Whether played by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and now, Chris Pine, the character always rises to the occasion but usually with hesitation that comes from being a wounded war veteran and a self described "analyst without field experience." Ryan is depicted here as a CIA … [Read more...] about JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT New Movie Review