by Alan Yudman I wasn’t sure about MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION going in. A fifth movie in the franchies. Could have been simply a paycheck for star and producer Tom Cruise. After about 5 minutes, I knew I was wrong. I was in. Completely. This is one of the best opening sequences to a movie … Continue reading MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION
Month: July 2015
TED 2 (Part 1)
-- by Jeff Schultz I am writing this review in Milan, an exciting place to visit, whether it's culture, history and art that get you off, or fashion, shopping and all things luxe. (If it's both, then enjoy the orgasm.) Unfortunately, much of Europe, including Lombardic Italy, has been kneecapped by a severe heat wave, … Continue reading TED 2 (Part 1)
TRAINWRECK
— by Alan Yudman Amy Schumer is a brilliant stand-up and sketch comedian. Just look at some of her Inside Amy Schumer shows on Comedy Central. But if you really want to get “inside” Amy Schumer then you have to see TRAINWRECK. It’s a semi-autobiographical look at a woman who acts more like a guy. … Continue reading TRAINWRECK
ANT-MAN
-- by Alan Yudman ANT-MAN had all the earmarks of a potential disaster for Marvel. Edgar Wright wanted to make this movie. It was his passion project, but “creative differences” and scheduling conflicts forced him out. Several others were rumored before Peyton Reed was chosen. Then there are the multiple screenwriting and story credits. Those … Continue reading ANT-MAN
Ant-Man
Leave it to Marvel to pull off what seemed impossible: turning a lame superhero into one that is not only a lot of fun to watch, but also the most exciting. Ant-Man has the fun that's been lacking in recent Marvel offerings. While most thought last summer's "Guardians" was fun, I didn't think that Emperor … Continue reading Ant-Man
MINIONS
There is only one Pixar. No one does animated movies like Pixar. That doesn’t mean no one else is making good animated movies. Two of the most enjoyable animated films of the last five years were DESPICABLE ME and it’s sequel. Gru’s little yellow henchmen, the Minions became wildly popular (rides, games, etc.). So it … Continue reading MINIONS
TERMINATOR: GENISYS
A fifth Terminator movie? I was all in. No question I was going to be there to see it. I’ve seen them all. Even TERMINATOR: SALVATION which I like less every time I see it. TERMINATOR: GENISYS is better than that. Is it good? Hmm. I still don’t know. It has everything you expect to … Continue reading TERMINATOR: GENISYS
THE OVERNIGHT
I was enticed to see THE OVERNIGHT when the studio released the first 7 minutes of the film on the internet. I watched it and it seemed to have the indie-comedy vibe I love. So, I plunked down my $11 already sorta knowing what I was in for. I was not disappointed. This is a … Continue reading THE OVERNIGHT
JURASSIC WORLD
A sequel that stays true to the original yet kicks everything up a few notches: that's the fun of Jurassic World. It does what fun sequels are supposed to do and does it well. It takes the dinos from the first one and follows what would be the natural evolution of these animals, along with … Continue reading JURASSIC WORLD
TED 2
If you were expecting insightful, thoughtful or something exploring emotional depth you walked into the wrong theater. TED 2 is none of those. Oh, it occasionally tries to explore love and trust and hurt. But most of the hurt and pain is the physical kind, a result of slapstick, screwball comedy. Seth MacFarlane is back … Continue reading TED 2
Hollywood and whine 