THE LITTLE STRANGER Review — Just a Ghost of a Film
The Little Stranger Review — Haunted by Ennui The Little Stranger is described as a suspenseful and mysterious British period piece about a once grand family and their ancestral home, both in an unalterable state of decline. That is only partially correct. It is indeed a British period piece, set in 1948, and it’s mysterious,…
KIN Review — 10-Year-Old Winston Says It’s ‘Awesome!’
Kin review — Our 10-year-old film critic says, “This is a great movie and I advise seeing it” Kin is really a relationship film, but it has some cool sci-fi elements. Eli (Myles Truitt) is kid in Detroit who finds a mysterious weapon and takes it on a road trip with his older brother Jimmy…
THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS Review — You Won’t Believe They Went There
The Happytime Murders Review — Stuffed Full of Raunchy Laughs First let’s clear up a few misconceptions: Yes, the outrageously raunchy puppets are created by the Jim Henson Company—the same one responsible for Big Bird and the Cookie Monster. But no, you will not see the beloved Muppets of your childhood strung out on drugs,…
CRAZY RICH ASIANS Review — Glorious, Glitzy, Glamorous, Sublime
Crazy Rich Asians Review — The Most Fabulous Film of the Summer So glad the rest of the world has finally joined me on the Crazy Rich Asians bandwagon! This has long been my most anticipated film of the summer, and now it’s my favorite. Yes, it’s a frothy, glittery rom com, but it’s also…
JULIET, NAKED Review — A Sweet Film With No Physical Nudity But Plenty of Naked Emotion
Juliet, Naked Review — Is it wrong to be obsessed with an endearing rom com about fan obsession? Blame social media for begetting the age of the Super Fan—the people who spend inordinate amounts of time researching every little tidbit out there about one particular person or subject, and communicating with other “enthusiasts” (obsessors?) who…
DISNEY’S CHRISTOPHER ROBIN Review — A Taste of Honey
Disney’s Christopher Robin Review — Sweet Relief From Mind-Numbing Digital Overload Just the sweet and simple dollop of honey that’s needed in these complicated and overwhelming digital days, Disney’s Christopher Robin is so deliciously cuddly you’ll find yourself more inclined to hug a loved one as you exit the theater, rather than turning on your…
THE DARKEST MINDS Review — Winston Sheds Light On Its Flaws, Which are Many
10-year-old Winston’s The Darkest Minds review says the film is derivative of so many other super power kid flicks The Darkest Minds is yet another young-adult story set in a dystopia where teens are always the heroes and the adults are dumb and insensitive. It rips off Divergent, X-Men and others, while bringing nothing new…
THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME Review — Girls Just Wanna Have Guns
The Spy Who Dumped Me review — Nobody Does it Better Than Sam and Kate I’d wager SNL’s Kate McKinnon is even funny in her sleep. And when you team her up with Outlander’s Sam Heughan (oh Jamie!) who is doubtless even sexy in his sleep, the plot, the co-stars (Mila who?) the score, the cinematography,…
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — FALLOUT Review — I Stand Almost Alone in My Opinion
Mission: Impossible—Fallout review — Probably the only negative review you’ll read First of all, I need to tell you that I’m not a Tom Cruise hater. I actually like the guy, both onscreen and off. He is by no means the reason for my contrary feelings about the film and my departure from critic colleagues…
TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES Review: Winston Says It’s “Better Than Any Live-Action DC Film So Far”
Teen Titans Go! to the Movies Review by 10-year-old Winston Ordoña Teen Titans Go! to the Movies is a hilarious animated film that springs from the hit Cartoon Network show, Teen Titans Go!. The show is about the more kid-friendly version of the comic-book team led by Batman’s sidekick, Robin. If you haven’t seen the show, don’t…
