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'Bugonia' Achieves Greatness, UNTIL...
Oct 20

Oct 20 'Bugonia' Achieves Greatness, UNTIL...

mike crowley

Bugonia was just an inch away from being one of the year's best pictures. And then the ending happened.

'Frankenstein' Has Some Sparks of Life Amidst a Slow First Act
Oct 15

Oct 15 'Frankenstein' Has Some Sparks of Life Amidst a Slow First Act

mike crowley

Amidst a sea of abysmal adaptations, Guillermo del Toro's depiction of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is miles better than the competition. Still, that doesn't prevent it from being a little lifeless at times.

'Good Fortune's' Charm Ascends its Comedy
Oct 13

Oct 13 'Good Fortune's' Charm Ascends its Comedy

mike crowley

During a time of great division, Good Fortune thrives for unity.

'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Is an Emotional Kick In the Gut
Oct 13

Oct 13 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' Is an Emotional Kick In the Gut

mike crowley

This film has changed my mind about Rose Byrne as an actress.

Why There's Little to Like in 'John Candy: I Like Me'
Oct 10

Oct 10 Why There's Little to Like in 'John Candy: I Like Me'

mike crowley

There's a certain gloss to the picture that feels artificial.

'Roofman' Is a Charming Step Above
Oct 9

Oct 9 'Roofman' Is a Charming Step Above

mike crowley

It might be through conventional means with a standard look and premise, yet there's something much deeper and more honest with Roofman than your typical romcom.

'Tron: Ares' is a Pain in the Arse
Oct 7

Oct 7 'Tron: Ares' is a Pain in the Arse

mike crowley

The whole draw to Tron is the grid, and they almost completely abandon it?

'The Smashing Maching' is More of a Doink on The Noggen Than a Knockout
Sep 29

Sep 29 'The Smashing Maching' is More of a Doink on The Noggen Than a Knockout

mike crowley

Some of that subtlety gets lost in a picture that lingers on for too long in its brutality and wraps up too quickly with its cheesy finale.

'Anemone' Daniel-A Returning Day-Lewis Lifts a Mixed Narrative
Sep 28

Sep 28 'Anemone' Daniel-A Returning Day-Lewis Lifts a Mixed Narrative

mike crowley

Despite some of the picture's failed intentions, much of it also works.

'Him' Succumbs To Silly Metaphors
Sep 18

Sep 18 'Him' Succumbs To Silly Metaphors

mike crowley

For a film about emotional immaturity, the film is emotionally immature in and of itself.

'One Battle After Another' Rages a Gust Busting War Against Tyranny
Sep 17

Sep 17 'One Battle After Another' Rages a Gust Busting War Against Tyranny

mike crowley

Underneath One Battle After Another's audacity is a movie about the dangers of revolution, yet there are glimmers of hope.

'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Falls Short of an 11
Sep 11

Sep 11 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Falls Short of an 11

mike crowley

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues isn't necessarily a great sequel, but a fairly decent one.

'The Long Walk' is America's Eulogy?
Sep 6

Sep 6 'The Long Walk' is America's Eulogy?

mike crowley

The Long Walk is not based on current-day events. But that doesn't stop history from repeating itself.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Conjures a Decent Scare But Not Much More
Sep 3

Sep 3 The Conjuring: Last Rites Conjures a Decent Scare But Not Much More

mike crowley

The Conjuring: Last Rites may not particularly stand out, especially within a horror genre that has been improving with each passing year. That still doesn't exclude the fact that the movie accomplishes its job of entertaining an audience. Sometimes, that's all you can really ask for. But is it enough?

'Caught Stealing' Will Catch Your Attention
Aug 27

Aug 27 'Caught Stealing' Will Catch Your Attention

mike crowley

Aronofsky's keen eye, handling of structure, and Austin Butler's awesome lead performance make what could have been a forgettable thriller memorable.

'The Roses' Wages a Better War Than Danny DeVito's Film Did
Aug 25

Aug 25 'The Roses' Wages a Better War Than Danny DeVito's Film Did

mike crowley

Although we know from the source material where the Roses will end up, Jay Roach still attempts to create an unexpected comedy filled with high- and low-brow humor.

'Eenie Meanie' is a Mild Drive
Aug 21

Aug 21 'Eenie Meanie' is a Mild Drive

mike crowley

Eenie Meanie is one of those streaming platform movies that will likely not be remembered ten years from now, let alone on the day it is released. It's not a bad film, just a really mediocre one

'Ne Zha II's' Powerful Themes Overcome Its Shortcomings
Aug 20

Aug 20 'Ne Zha II's' Powerful Themes Overcome Its Shortcomings

mike crowley

Even with a confusing plot and far too much action that could have saved the movie a good 20 minutes if cut, China shows America how you can actually make an animated film.

'Nobody 2' Will Be Remembered By Virtually Nobody
Aug 13

Aug 13 'Nobody 2' Will Be Remembered By Virtually Nobody

mike crowley

Everything from the structure to the combat seems rushed through the door in a hastily made sequel that deserves to stay on vacation and out of theaters.

'Highest 2 Lowest's' Highs Overcomes Its Lows
Aug 13

Aug 13 'Highest 2 Lowest's' Highs Overcomes Its Lows

mike crowley

Spike takes a classic movie from across the globe and adapts it into a film that distinctly feels like a Spike Lee Joint. Which, Spike, I respect you, but can you please call it a Spike Lee film?

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