Review: In The Heights
Welcome back to the movies! In The Heights is the first movie I’ve seen in an actual movie theater in over 14 months. And while it is premiering simultaneously in…
Review: Spirit Untamed
Spirit Untamed is a conventional family-friendly animated adventure that honors teamwork, friendship and female empowerment. And whoa... there are wild horses. And some catchy tunes. All that makes this second…
Review: Cruella
Cruella is a campy comedy crime caper that tells the origin story of one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history - especially if you're a dog lover. It's…
Review: Endangered Species
Okay, I may have to rethink the whole African Safari dream vacation thing... Endangered Species is a family action adventure thriller that never quite finds its footing. It's not horrible,…
Review: PINK: All I Know So Far
“I’m comin’ up so you better get this party started.” Oh yeah, okay. I do know some PINK music! PINK: All I Know So Far was smart to start with…
Review: Profile
If you’re looking for a film that may actually play better on a desktop computer or laptop than in a theater, then look no further than Profile. The story takes…
Review: Wrath of Man
I’m sort of hit and miss when it comes to Guy Ritchie flicks. Wrath of Man falls somewhere in the middle of the road for me. The film is a…
Quickie Review: The Boy From Medellin
The Boy From Medellin is a documentary about a Colombian reggaeton superstar who I must confess I'd never heard of. Not really my jam (I had to look up 'reggaeton').…
Review: Four Good Days
Four Good Days is a movie about addiction and the toll that the cycle of rehab and relapse can take on relationships and family. We've seen it all before --…
Quickie Review: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
"Sesame Street" is a timeless classic and this documentary helps explain why. Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street takes a deep dive into the heart and soul of…
Mainstream Chick’s Oscar Picks for 2021
UPDATE: In what I found to be a rather boring presentation of the awards, I ended up with a score of 16/23. Not too bad all things considered. It was…
Review: Thunder Force
The latest action-adventure comedy from celebrity couple Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy is not exactly a Thunder Force to be reckoned with. It’s barely watchable. So don't be fooled by…
Review: Nobody
Don’t mess with ‘nobody’. He’s got skills - in a John Wick meets Taken sort of way. Nobody stars Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul,” The Post, Nebraska) as Hutch Mansell,…
Review: Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
We're all familiar with the celebrity-driven headlines: "Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman Busted for Paying Beaucoup Bucks to get their Kids into Prestige Colleges!" But they weren't alone. Dozens of…
Quickie Review: YES DAY
Who can say no to a YES DAY? This movie is as simple as its premise, and that’s okay. It’s family-friendly entertainment that gives adults and kids alike pause –…