Movie Reviews

Jurassic World Review

  Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The screenplay is by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Derek Connolly & Trevorrow, and the story is … [Read More]

“Love & Mercy” Needs More Beach

[springboard type=”video” id=”1531035″ player=”tmbg001″ width=”599″ height=”336″ ] The life of reclusive Beach Boys songwriter and musician Brian Wilson, from his successes with highly-influential orchestral pop albums to his nervous breakdown and subsequent encounter with controversial therapist Dr. Eugene Landy.   Paul Dano and John Cusack both play Brian Wilson in … [Read More]

Andrew Bujalski’s “Results”

  [springboard type=”video” id=”1531037″ player=”tmbg001″ width=”599″ height=”336″ ]   Two mismatched personal trainers’ lives are upended by the actions of a new, wealthy client.   Andrew Bujalski released Results to a flurry of appreciative critical responses: finally, he has made something “accessible.” Switch “accessible” with “boring” and I’ll happily agree. … [Read More]

Walking on Sunshine Review

Director: Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini Stars:  Greg Wise, Annabel Scholey, Giulio Berruti Genre: Musical, Romance   Synopsis: Do you remember your first holiday romance? Taylor does, the only problem is her sister is now marrying him… Set to the greatest hits of 80s.   [springboard type=”video” id=”1529703″ player=”tmbg001″ width=”599″ … [Read More]

Sunset Edge Review

  On a lazy afternoon, two tales intertwine in this meditative portrayal of disaffected youth set in a graveyard of abandoned mobile homes known as Sunset Edge. Four suburban teens rummage through the decay completely unaware of the shadowy figure that moves among them – a tormented soul with a … [Read More]

San Andreas Movie Review

Director: Brad Peyton Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller   In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.   [springboard type=”video” id=”1242517″ player=”tmbg001″ width=”599″ height=”336″ ]   I … [Read More]

Good Kill Review

  In the shadowy world of drone warfare, combat unfolds like a video game-only with real lives at stake. After six tours of duty, Air Force pilot Tom Egan (Ethan Hawke) yearns to get back into the cockpit of a real plane, but he now fights the Taliban from an … [Read More]