Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Review

Director(s): Akiva Schaffer & Jorma Taccone  Starring: Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Sarah Silverman, Tim Meadows, Maya Rudolph, Imogen Poots, Chris Redd, Edgar Blackmon, James Buckley. This review is spoiler free! The Overview When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band member does everything in his power... Continue Reading →

War Dogs Review

Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Miles Teller, Jonah Hill, Ana de Armas, Kevin Pollak, Bradley Cooper The Overview  Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan. (Source: IMDb)  The Good  The best thing I can... Continue Reading →

Movie 50/50 – Fight Club (1999)

Director: David Fincher Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter Number 10 on the IMDb top 250. It's been about 5 months since I've done one of these features, but I'm incredibly happy that it is making a comeback! Rather than having the pressures of a set day, I will make sure I post... Continue Reading →

David Brent: Life on the Road Review

Director: Ricky Gervais Starring: Ricky Gervais, Jo Hartley, Doc Brown, Tom Bennett, Andy Burrows, Tom Basden, Steve Clarke, Michael Clarke, Stuart Wilkinson.  The Overview A camera crew catches up with David Brent (Gervais), the former star of the fictional British TV series The Office, as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road. The... Continue Reading →

Nine Lives Review 

Director: Barry Sonnenfield Starring: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Walken, Cheryl Hines, Mark Consuelos, Malina Weissman, Robbie Amell.  The Overview  A stuffy businessman finds himself trapped inside the body of his family's cat. (Source: IMDb)  The Good  Sometimes the hardest thing about reviewing films is trying to find the good in something so, so terrible. ... Continue Reading →

Bad Moms Review

Director(s): Jon Lucas & Scott Moore Starring: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate, Jada Pinkett Smith, Annie Mumolo, Oona Laurence.  The Overview  When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence. (Source: IMDb) The Good... Continue Reading →

Pete’s Dragon Review 

Director: David Lowery Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Oakes Fegley, Oona Laurence, Karl Urban, Wes Bentley.  The Overview The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon. (Source: IMDb) The Introduction Not only did I have little to no expectations for this movie,... Continue Reading →

The Shallows Review 

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Starring: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Sedona Legge.  The Overview A mere 200 yards from shore, surfer Nancy (Blake Lively) is attacked by a great white shark, with her short journey to safety becoming the ultimate contest of wills. (Source: IMDb)  The Good Back in 1975, Jaws became the blueprint for all... Continue Reading →

Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates Review

Director: Jake Szymanski Starring: Zac Efron, Adam Devine, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Sugar Lyn Beard, Sam Richardson The Overview Two hard-partying brothers place an online ad to find the perfect dates for their sister's Hawaiian wedding. Hoping for a wild getaway, the boys instead find themselves out-hustled by an uncontrollable duo. (Source: IMDb)  The Good... Continue Reading →

Nerve Review

Director(s): Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman  Starring: Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer, Kimiko Glenn, Samira Wiley, Juliette Lewis. Please note this review contains minor spoilers, but no more than is seen in the trailer. The Overview A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, where... Continue Reading →

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