Miles Davis Remains Cool, Even If The 'Birth Of The Cool' Documentary Is Just Okay

“…for Miles Davis to have been such a transformative artist, he probably deserved a more creative portrayal of his story...”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 11, 2019miles davis, birth of the cool, movie review, Doctober 2019Comment

It's Easy To Spend The Course Of 'IT Chapter Two' Ready For IT To End

“Jump scares keep the movie interesting, but at almost 3 hours long, it’s easy to feel that director Andres Muschietti took the scenic route on this story.”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 9, 2019it chapter 2, movie review, andres muschietti, bill hader, jay ryan, teach grant, 5 out of 12Comment

'Ready Or Not' Hits Audiences With A Brilliant Blend Of Horror And Comedy, Whether They're Ready Or Not

“What occurs over the course of the 94 minute runtime is a series of escalating chaos and mayhem, often of the most comedic variety.”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 9, 2019Ready or Not, movie review, samara weaving, housebound, happy death day, 12 out of 12Comment

Angel May Have Fallen, But This Movie Is A Step Up From Its Predecessors

“Ultimately, it adds up to a third installment of the Fallen trilogy that’s less than perfect, but arguably the best of the bunch.”

MoviesTimothy NagleAugust 23, 2019Angel Has Fallen, Movie Review, gerald butler, Morgan FreemanComment

'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark'...More Like 'Mildly Amusing Stories to Watch If You're Bored'

“…if you’re hoping for Loser Club-type chemistry, this wasn’t quite the right matchup.”

'Hobbs And Shaw' Is Light On Logic, But Full Of Heart and Witty Banter

“The movie…doesn’t frame [Hobbs and Shaw’s] special relationship in a story that’s at all interesting.”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeAugust 15, 2019hobbs and shaw, movie reviewComment

All The Stars Dazzle in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

“What stands out the most in this production, however, is the cast, featuring impressive performances from Pitt and Robbie, fantastic support from an ensemble cast, and a stunning display of acting talent from DiCaprio.”

"Sword of Trust" Wields A Blade That's Not Too Dull, But Not Very Sharp Either

“…Sword of Trust elects for a dry and affectionate type of narrative…a choice that comes with its successes and off beats…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJuly 30, 2019sword of trust, movie review, marc maron, jon bass, jillian bell, michaela watkinsComment

Move over, AMC: Regal Enters the Ticket subscription Ring

“Regal’s Unlimited plan might not be quite as attractive as AMC’s A-List, but for those who prefer Regal, it’s an offer that’s been a long time coming.”

Timothy NagleJuly 25, 2019Regal, Regal Unlimited, movie subscription service, MoviePass, AMC, amc a-list, CinemarkComment

'Crawl' Review - It Might Not Always Make Sense, But It Does Make For Great Entertainment

“…t regardless of how inconsequential many of the narrative decisions are, it all contributes to the film’s thrilling entertainment value."..”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJuly 15, 2019crawl, Movie Review, kaya scodelario, barry pepperComment

"Spider-Man: Far From Home" Swings Audiences From One MCU Phase To The Next With Dramatic Flare

“…Deception permeates Far From Home’s narrative…making Mysterio perfect for this story…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJuly 5, 2019spiderman, far from home, movie reviewComment

3 Things That Make "Spider-Man: Far From Home" More Deceptive Than You Even Realized [SPOILERS]

“But the tricks in the film don’t stop with plot twists and surprising reveals. Some details in Far From Home not only play with audience’s perception of the film’s story, but with our understanding of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole.”

Thomas Stoneham-JudgeJuly 3, 2019spider-man, far from home, avengers, endgame, Captain MarvelComment

"MIB: International" Is A Blockbuster Popcorn Film and Not Much Else

“…Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth have some decent on screen chemistry, but certainly less than that of their MCU outings together…”

MoviesTimothy NagleJune 13, 2019Chris Hemsworth, Men In Black, Tessa Thompson, MIB: InternationalComment

SIFF 2019: "The Peanut Butter Falcon" Review

“…For this film, “charming” is an understatement. The chemistry between Zack Gottsagen (Zak) and Shia Labeouf (Tyler) is wonderful….”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJune 13, 2019the peanut butter falcon, movie review, shia labeouf, zack gottsagenComment

TrueIndie Tuesday: An Interview with Mark Gillis, Writer and Director of the Film "SINK"

“Mark Gillis is the writer and director of SINK. This is the first feature length film that he’s written and directed, and he graciously agreed to discuss the project with me. In this interview, we talk about Mark’s transition from actor to filmmaker, how he developed this story for SINK, and the many challenges that came with making and distributing this movie on a micro-budget.”

InterviewsThomas Stoneham-JudgeJune 11, 2019Mark Gillis, SINK 2018, interviewComment

SIFF 2019: "The Death of Dick Long" Review

“…the most compelling part of The Death of Dick Long for me was Virginia Newcomb playing Zeke’s wife, Lydia. It’s her character and performance that hits home the gravity of the situation when the truth is exposed…”

SIFF 2019: "The Dead Don't Die" Review

“…It’s ludicrous, but suspension of disbelief is necessary for any zombie film. The problem with The Dead Don’t Die is director Jim Jarmusch never gives audiences a good reason to suspend that disbelief…”

Thomas Stoneham-JudgeJune 9, 2019the dead don't die, movie review, jim jarmusch, 2 out of 12, siff 2019Comment

SIFF 2019: "We Take The Low Road" Review + Q&A Session W/ Jerry Spears, Domenic Barbero, and Amanda Viola

“…Rich Morris, Brian Sutherland, and Amanda Viola play Mason, Thompson, and Bobbi, the leading trio. These three maintain a high level of authenticity with their characters and chemistry with each other, even when the script isn’t at it’s best…”

SIFF 2019: "The Art of Self-Defense" + Q&A Session W/ Director Riley Stearns

“…Casey is subjected to bullying, street violence, and toxic masculinity in undeniably vicious ways. But the film takes these hot-button topics and uses them as a catalyst for intriguing character development in Casey…”

"Dark Phoenix" Leaves Fox's X-Men In Ashes

“And despite an all-star cast, the performances do not match the talent involved.”

MoviesTimothy NagleJune 7, 2019Dark Phoenix, X-Men, Movie Review, FoxComment