Movies

‘The Underdoggs’ (2024) review: An underwhelming sports story

“The Underdoggs” was about as predictable as “The Mighty Ducks” or “Air Bud,” except without a unique twist — another generic sports film teetering between satire and genuineness.  Written by Danny Segal and Isaac Schamis, the film was inspired by Snoop Dogg’s nonprofit youth football league, which supports inner-city kids across southern California getting involved […]

“Madame Web” (2024) review: A web of confusion

"Madame Web" was better than "Morbius" but still laughably bad. If you’re looking for a date-night movie, stay out of the spider’s web. Read More

“Argylle” (2024) review: A convoluted mess

I’m just going to come out and say it: “Argylle” bored me. Not even the star-studded ensemble cast could hold this story together. Read More

“The Holdovers” (2024) review: Holding Oscar nominations

“The Holdovers,” directed by Alexander Payne, is a surprisingly upbeat and touching film that explores depression and loss. Read More

‘Mean Girls’ (2024) review: A not-so-mean musical

In the last few months, Hollywood has churned out movies inspired by Broadway musicals. “Mean Girls” is no exception to this trend. Read More

The Wolf of Wall Street: Ten years of Scorsese’s “Citizen Belfort”

I believe that “The Wolf of Wall Street” is the closest we see Scorsese direct a remake of the Orson Welles classic, "Citizen Kane."  Read More

“nothing, except everything.” — Missing high school is possible after all

If you’re ever reminiscing on your high school years, this film is the nostalgia-driven tearjerker for you. Read More

Netflix’s “Choose Love” is a great choice for movie night

The movie isn’t trying to win an Oscar. “Choose Love” is the kind of film you put on the night before a test to try to turn your brain off. Read More

Bottoms, an ode to “ugly, untalented gays”

I am sick of girlbosses. I want more girlfailures. For years, I have wanted a movie made for women like me. And finally, “Bottoms” has granted that wish. Read More

Oppenheimer: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the IMAX

I'd also like to make a bet here. I will not see a movie this year that is better than this fantastic story that Nolan was able to tell. Read More