“X-Men: Apocalypse” Directed by Bryan Singer Another summer, another bloated, yet thrilling ride on the X-Men train. Actually, bloat doesn’t quite cover it. It’s a virtual explosion of effects and characters and death. LOTS AND LOTS OF DEATH. It’s very, … Continue reading “X-Men: Apocalypse”
“All the Way” (HBO) Directed by Jay Roach Dear SAG Nominating Committee, When it comes time to put forward your choices for the voting body at large, please look at pieces of craft like Jay Roach’s sensational “All the Way”, … Continue reading “All the Way” (HBO Films)
“The Lobster” Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos “The Lobster” is a surrealistic view of love, loss and loneliness. It’s also an editorial on what it means to be an adult who commits the crime of remaining single in a modern culture. … Continue reading “The Lobster”
“The Nice Guys” Directed by Shane Black I gotta say, this film is a real mess. Which isn’t to say it’s not funny…in spots. It is. Occasionally laugh out loud funny. But when it tries to be and isn’t…it REALLY … Continue reading “The Nice Guys”
“Sing Street” Directed by John Carney It’s been a LONG time since I was so delighted by a film…not just upon initial viewing, but for the days since. John Carney, who brought us the remarkable “Once”, has managed to successfully … Continue reading “Sing Street”
“The Jungle Book” (2016) Directed by Jon Favreau Ah, Disney. Never one not to reinvent the wheel as often as possible. And in the case of “The Jungle Book”, while there’s a lot to yummy stuff at the banquet table, … Continue reading “The Jungle Book” (2016)
“Captain America: Civil War” Directed by Anthony Russo & Joe Russo First, an apology, to the tens…of you that read this blog. I had shoulder surgery about two months ago and I went to exactly one movie over the next … Continue reading “Captain America: Civil War”
I watch an inordinate amount of TV, and yet, I don’t write reviews on an episode by episode basis because I know so many of you watch when you can, and, as the name states…no spoilerz! BUT, that doesn’t mean … Continue reading Spring Television Roundup…
“Everybody Wants Some!” Directed by Richard Linklater There is a very specific type of movie that most of us over the age of forty grew up with…the adolescent sex comedy. These films, which include “Porky’s”, “Screwballs”, “Hardbodies” and even “Animal … Continue reading “Everybody Wants Some!”
“Buddymoon” Directed by Alex Simmons The city of my residence, Chicago, is one of the great cultural centers of the world in every medium…except cinema. Yes, we have a sensational film festival, plus a few other smaller festivals that are … Continue reading “Buddymoon”
The No Spoiler Critic 