Why People Love (And Hate) ‘Superman’

I’m not surprised that Superman hasn’t been the bigger blockbuster some of its Marvel movies have and that’s taking into account the latest string of misses. I think it’s fair to say that James Gunn has finally made a Superman movie that is for comic book fans, not the general public. Even if The SuicideContinue reading “Why People Love (And Hate) ‘Superman’”

‘Nosferatu’ Remake Lacks Much Bite

At this point in his career, I either think Robert Eggers is either trolling us or reading his own press and thinking he’s infallible. Granted, The Witch (or The Vvitch) is a nice broody horror story. And it was only about an hour and a half long, which is what is needed with a movieContinue reading “‘Nosferatu’ Remake Lacks Much Bite”

‘Juror #2’ Deserves Better Attention As Eastwood’s Possible Last Movie

Quentin Tarantino is totally in the right as a filmmaker wanting to make one last movie and then retiring. We’re never promised a tomorrow. Yet, if we can continue to leave something behind to make our exit more memorable, then so be it. If he makes it to May 31, Clint Eastwood will be 95.Continue reading “‘Juror #2’ Deserves Better Attention As Eastwood’s Possible Last Movie”

‘The Garfield Movie’ Feels Like A Stuck Hairball Blocking A Good Adaptation

Twenty years ago, there was Garfield: The Movie, it got bad reviews but made a lot of money. The problem with movies like this, which was the same as that Curious George, animated movie in 2006 is they’re made for kids but reviewed by adults. I like the 2004 version even though Bill Murray hasContinue reading “‘The Garfield Movie’ Feels Like A Stuck Hairball Blocking A Good Adaptation”