January 17, 2022Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on THE TENDER BAR is a charming, nostalgic coming-of-age story with a standout performance from Ben Affleck THE TENDER BAR is a charming, nostalgic coming-of-age story with a standout performance from Ben Affleck
January 10, 2022Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on THE LOST DAUGHTER is a well-acted, lackluster slow-burn drama with questionable character arcs THE LOST DAUGHTER is a well-acted, lackluster slow-burn drama with questionable character arcs
January 4, 2022Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on LICORICE PIZZA is a nostalgic, complex tale of youth and naïveté with two astounding lead actors LICORICE PIZZA is a nostalgic, complex tale of youth and naïveté with two astounding lead actors
December 31, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS is an imaginative reboot with the same plot issues that drag down the previous sequels THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS is an imaginative reboot with the same plot issues that drag down the previous sequels
December 29, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on HAWKEYE is a great Marvel Christmas caper with plenty of heart HAWKEYE is a great Marvel Christmas caper with plenty of heart
December 28, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on DON’T LOOK UP is a pointed criticism of America’s political landscape with a surprising amount of heart DON’T LOOK UP is a pointed criticism of America’s political landscape with a surprising amount of heart
December 25, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on THE HAND OF GOD is an authentic, personal coming-of-age story that is equal parts charming and emotional THE HAND OF GOD is an authentic, personal coming-of-age story that is equal parts charming and emotional
December 22, 2021December 22, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is a bombastic, entertaining fan-centered experience that needs a better plot SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is a bombastic, entertaining fan-centered experience that needs a better plot
December 20, 2021December 20, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on WEST SIDE STORY is a beautifully-directed remake with some of the best musical choreography ever put to film WEST SIDE STORY is a beautifully-directed remake with some of the best musical choreography ever put to film
December 12, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on C’MON C’MON is a hopeful depiction of human nature despite an uncertain future C’MON C’MON is a hopeful depiction of human nature despite an uncertain future
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