The Lighthouse (2019)
The premise of The Lighthouse is relatively simple: two men isolated indefinitely at a rocky island lighthouse some distance from the coast of New England go mad over time. If you really want to simplify...
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Aquaman (2018)
Aquaman follows in the path of Wonder Woman by going back to give an already established character in the DCEU an origin film. It’s not nearly as enjoyable as Wonder Woman though, putting more of its emphasis...
John Wick (2014)
John Wick (Reeves) is a retired underworld assassin in NYC who re-enters the fray five years after leaving the life behind to marry his beloved Helen (Moynahan) when his prized classic 1969 Mustang is stolen and...
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)
Unlike some other critics, I didn’t go into The Life Aquatic with any expectations of greatness. I’ve only fallen asleep while watching two movies in my lifetime, and one of those movies happened to be Wes...
Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
Call this El Mariachi 3, Desperado 2, or Once Upon a Time in Mexico — whatever the name, nothing is going to make this turd smell sweet. The third and last entry in the Mariachi trilogy proves that...
Finding Nemo (2003)
The group at Pixar continues the magic formula of putting out great looking family films with heart and inspiration in their latest crowd-pleaser, Finding Nemo. This is the fifth major motion picture release, and every...
Spider-Man (2002)
Initially, it was somewhat of a disappointment to hear that what once was supposed to be a James Cameron project would eventually digress into the hands of Sam “Evil Dead” Raimi. Raimi was the...
Shadow of the Vampire (2000)
“The Skeleton of a Movie” may have been a more appropriate title for this film that’s more fun in hearing about than it is to actually view. At just a smidgen over 90 minutes,...
Boondock Saints (1999)
In Boston, two brothers of Irish descent, Connor (Flanery) and Murphy (Reedus), see themselves as the “saints” meant to rid the town of evildoers once they off some Russian hoods. The people of the city...
Affliction (1997)
Nolte plays Wade, a cop in a small town in New Hampshire. He struggles with his wife leaving him and his daughter not wanting to spend time with him. He is also haunted by...