Logan Lucky (2017) – Review

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig, Riley Keough, Katie Holmes The Overview Two brothers attempt to pull off a heist during a NASCAR race in North Carolina. (Source: IMDb) The Good Unlike many who have a real affinity to Steven Soderbergh's work, I can take or leave it. Controversially I think... Continue Reading →

A Ghost Story (2017) – Review

Director: David Lowery Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara The Overview In this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife. (Source: IMDb) The Good A concept which may seem laughable on paper, and indeed... Continue Reading →

Atomic Blonde (2017) – Review 

Director: David Leitch Starring: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, Eddie Marsan, John Goodman, Toby Jones, James Faulkner, Sofia Boutella The Overview An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents. (Source: IMDb) The Good After a slightly... Continue Reading →

Detroit (2017) – Review

Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Algee Smith, Will Poulter, Jason Mitchell, Jack Reynor, Hannah Murray The Overview Amidst the chaos of the Detroit Rebellion, with the city under curfew and as the Michigan National Guard patrolled the streets, three young African American men were murdered at the Algiers Motel. (Source: IMDb) The... Continue Reading →

Cars 3 (2017) – Review

Director: Brian Fee Starring: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillon, Larry the Cable Guy, Armie Hammer, Bonnie Hunt   The Overview Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world. (Source: IMDb)   The Good My dislike for the Cars franchise is somewhat... Continue Reading →

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) – Review

Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Karin Konoval, Amiah Miller The Overview After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. (Source: IMDb) The Good The staggering feats of animation in both Rise and Dawn were undoubtedly one of the biggest strengths of... Continue Reading →

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – Review

Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Donald Glover The Overview Several months after the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker (Holland), with the help of his mentor Tony Stark (Downey Jr.), tries to balance his life as an ordinary... Continue Reading →

Despicable Me 3 (2017) – Review

Third time’s a charm for Gru and his trusty minions as he faces off against a mulleted super villain. It’s hard to deny the success of Universal’s Despicable Me franchise, now on it’s third outing, and with a hugely successful Minions spin-off under their belt as well, they’re snapping at the proverbial heels of blockbuster... Continue Reading →

Kedi (2017) – Review

A love letter to cats and Instanbul, Kedi is a charming look at the bond between humans and their feline neighbors. Director Ceyda Torun jokingly admits that this is the perfect time to release a cat documentary, tapping into the market of cat obsessives and the unparalleled popularity of the viral video. Reportedly in 2015... Continue Reading →

Baby Driver (2017) – Review

Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Jon Hamm, Kevin Spacey, Eiza Gonzalez, Jamie Foxx, Jon Bernthal, CJ Jones The Overview After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail. (Source: IMDb) The Good Edgar Wright is one of those... Continue Reading →

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