Bad Boys For Life Is The Best of the Franchise

Now, 17 years later we get the belated threequel with even more heart, humor & self awareness than its predecessors. It was certainly worth the wait.

MoviesTimothy NagleJanuary 21, 2020Bad Boys, will smith, martin lawrence, Michael BayComment

‘Bad Boys For Life’ Penetrated Our Soul with $73+ Million Haul

Bad Boys For Life paced the competition on this extended MLK weekend at the box office. The third in the series and first not directed by Micheal Bay earned an impressive $73.1 million.

Timothy NagleJanuary 20, 2020Comment

Soldiers Try to Deliver A Message as '1917' Delivers An Immersive War Experience With One-Take Style

“…Many scenes do incredible work with camera angles, environment, and lighting to escort this film’s distressed heroes through stunning settings…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJanuary 17, 20201917, movie review, WWIComment

‘1917’ Invades The Box Office Taking Top Spot

1917’ dethroned Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to earn the #1 slot at the box office

Timothy NagleJanuary 12, 2020Comment

1917 Is A Timely, Flawless War Epic

George Mackay (LCpl Schofield) and Dean Charles Chapman (LCpl Blake) immerse themselves completely in their roles. Every emotion - happiness, anger, frustration, fear and even their bickering are undoubtedly believable.

MoviesTimothy NagleJanuary 10, 2020WWIII, WWI, 1917, Mendes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin FIrth, Movie ReviewComment

The Definitive Star Wars Rankings According to Tim

Timothy NagleDecember 29, 2019star wars, star wars: the rise of skywalker, the last jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, star wars: attack of the clones, star wars: the phantom menace, rogue one, the force awakens, star wars: revenge of the sith, star wars: a new hope, star wars: return of the jedi, star wars: the empire strikes backComment

“Rise Of Skywalker” Is The Fall of the Saga

Timothy NagleDecember 24, 2019Comment

"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" Is An Awkward Story With A Conclusion

“The film’s backpedaling is awkward at best and most moments of retconning are cringe-worthy.”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeDecember 24, 2019star wars: the rise of skywalker, movie review, lambcast, lamb, skywalker saga, star warsComment

"The Boonies" Puts Camaraderie At The Forefront Of A Zany Adventure

“The movie doesn’t have to be polished or perfect to effectively communicate its deep-seated themes about friendship and camaraderie".”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeNovember 2, 2019the boonies, movie review, calum worthyComment

VIFF 2019 | 'Blood Quantum' Movie Review

“…Horror in Blood Quantum is like a light switch being toggled on and off when often, a low-glowing flicker would’ve done the trick…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 25, 2019blood quantum, movie review, viff 2019, Indigenous StorytellingComment

Short Film Spotlight: VIFF 2019 | 'Now Is The Time'

“…It’s a fascinating journey that beautifully demonstrates the power that art, culture, and tradition have on this native community…”

VIFF 2019 | 'Ford V Ferrari' Movie Review

“The way the story’s told might feel contrived at times, but that doesn’t stop Ford v Ferarri from being fun…”

'The Rise of Skywalker': Final Trailer's Out, Tickets On Sale

Thomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 21, 2019star wars, rise of skywalker, jj abrams, rian johnson, the force awakens, the last jediComment

VIFF 2019 | 'Marriage Story' Movie Review

“…Comedy plays a large role in keeping this bleak story upbeat, making this film the most intense emotional roller coaster of the year...”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 12, 2019marriage story, movie review, adam driver, scarlett johannson, 10 out of 12, VIFF 2019Comment

VIFF 2019 | 'Portrait Of A Lady On Fire' Movie Review

“…it’s a tender story told in a profound way with every component of the film executed perfectly…”

VIFF 2019 | 'The Song Of Names' Movie Review

“…excessive melodrama increasingly overshadows the indications of greatness the film begins with…”

VIFF 2019 | 'Motherless Brooklyn' Movie Review

“…And while the mystery was intriguing, it’s ultimately highly predictable, exasperating the issue of the film running too long…”

VIFF 2019 | 'Castle In The Ground' Movie Review

“…The film is conscious about taking it’s time with every interaction. It lingers on scenes and conversation and never quick to hurry moments…”

VIFF 2019 | 'JoJo Rabbit' Movie Review

“…or the most part, the comedy works well ranging from chuckle worthy to a handful of hilarious laugh out loud moments…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 4, 2019jojo rabbit, movie review, scarlett johannson, roman griffin davis, taika waititi, WWIIComment

VIFF 2019 | 'A Hidden Life' Movie Review

“…The happiest moments in A Hidden Life are some of the most remarkable sequences I’ve experienced in theaters this year…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeOctober 4, 2019a hidden life, movie review, terrence howard, august diehl, 9 out of 12Comment