Top 5 movies of 2020 so far
Around this time every year, I put together a list of my 25 or so favorite films from the first half of the year. This year is different, since we haven’t...
Article Category: Movies & Streaming
‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga‘ Review: Ferrell tries to recapture his goofball magic
Even though Will Ferrell is a household name, you’d have to go back to 2010’s The Other Guys to find a Ferrell-starring comedy that resonated with both...
Upcoming major films reshuffled
This year’s major movie releases are being rescheduled for the fall and for 2021, and the smaller films are either getting shelved for now or released...
‘Irresistible‘ Review: Stewart writes, directs lifeless political satire
When Jon Stewart closed out his 16-year run as the host of The Daily Show in 2015, his departure sparked many questions about what he would do next...
With sports in a timeout, catch some of these top 30 sports films
Clearly, I’m a film person. It’s my favorite form of entertainment by a landslide. That said, I’m a boy who was raised in the Midwest by a former athlete,...
‘Da 5 Bloods‘ Review: Impressive film by Spike Lee is unapologetic
More than a visionary director or bold storyteller, I think of Spike Lee as a teacher. Not the boring high school instructor who drones on with the...
New streaming releases to watch
With theaters still closed, most studios are opting to release their films using video-on-demand services like iTunes, Prime, and Netflix. Here are...
‘The King of Staten Island‘ Review: Davidson’s debut has potential but drags on too long
If anyone knows arrested development, it’s Judd Apatow. As seen in comedy hits like Knocked Up and Trainwreck, he seems to have a soft spot for protagonists...
Throw a spotlight on 10 favorite films by black directors
Growing up, my best friend’s family, a black family, was aware of my own difficult family circumstances and stepped up. They’d have me over for dinner,...
‘Healing River’ Review: Local actor helps bring forgiveness to screen
Forgiveness can be difficult, especially when something tragic and painful has occurred.
In the faith-based film Healing River, a woman’s son is killed...