“Pixar’s Adorable ‘Luca’ Flounders and Gasps”

Pixar’s made movies for over two decades, and by now I’m really start to sea the difference between their older material and their new material. Continue reading →

Review: The Emoji Movie, 2017, dir. Tony Leondis

I really don’t even know how to account for this movie, guys. I wish I knew who in their right mind thought making a movie about fucking goddamn emojis was a sound idea, though “right mind” is likely being generous; whoever came up with this pitch was probably coked out of their minds and on … Continue reading →

TV Review: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, 4.01, “Coral Palms, Pt. 1”

God it always feels so good to get back to reviewing Brooklyn Nine-Nine once enough time has passed between its previous season’s finale and its incoming season’s premiere. Especially when the incoming season’s premiere is as good as “Coral Palms, Pt. 1,” which is super duper obvious but still totally hilarious and effective all the same. … Continue reading →

Review: Bridesmaids, 2011, dir. Paul Feig

(Alternate title: In which A Constant Visual Feast becomes a social pariah within the film blogosphere.) The primary emotion that characterizes my reaction to Paul Feig’s Bridesmaids, the sleeper hit comedy of the year, is disappointment. Crushing, heavy, appalling disappointment. Coupled with that, denial; I don’t want to acknowledge my disappointment. I don’t want to … Continue reading →

A Useful Review: Away We Go, 2009, dir. Sam Mendes (DVD)

Sometimes, a movie comes into your life at the most opportune time possible.In my case, I’m taking my relationship with my girlfriend of the last five years to the next level– exactly a year from now, we’re getting married. I’m running high on elation at the notion of committing myself to someone I love and … Continue reading →