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“Jaws in Concert” was a Splash

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra played the score of the film live, while the movie itself was projected above the musicians. It was a beautiful performance and an affectionate tribute to such a famous film.  Read More

Captivating performances couldn’t save the lack of originality in “Bugonia”

I had hoped that Lanthimos would make more substantial changes than swapping the gender of the central character and adding a dramatic musical score to make this story his own. Over its two-hour runtime, this thrilling comedy dabbles in the world of conspiracy theories, aliens, and human existence, but fails to leave a lasting impact. Read More

“Novocaine” provides immersive experience: slowly and painfully tortures audience for two hours

For a movie about a guy who can’t feel pain, I sure felt a lot of it while watching. And I don’t mean sympathetically. Read More

“Wicked” soars above movie-musical expectations

Unlike many predecessors, it’s unafraid to present itself musically and indulges in the Ozian theatrics that have kept the show running for upwards of 20 years. Read More

Wolf Man: A physical transformation without much heart

The film isn’t horrifying enough to excuse its plot, which rang as uninspired. Read More

“Heretic” is thoughtful, but falls short in the fear aspect

I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a dialogue-heavy film, but not to someone who’s looking for a horror flick.  Read More

“Transformers: One” transforms the franchise

“Transformers: One” is a cautionary tale about the consequences of being power-hungry. Read More

“Alien: Romulus” might remind you to take your birth control

It’s rare to be able to claim that a sequel is “worth it” in 2024. Read More

“Thelma” is a hoot and a holler for the ages

Most importantly, though, “Thelma” is a movie for the ages. Read More

“Imaginary” is an unimaginative horror flick

As a horror enthusiast, “Imaginary” was disappointing. I love the horror genre, but the film was just not scary. It suffers from weak writing — the film was bland and unwatchable.   The film was directed by Jeff Wadlow, who also co-wrote the film with Greg Erb and Jason Oremland. More notably, the film was produced […]