Movies

Every now and then, a film comes along whose title seems to make no sense whatsoever. It doesn’t fit the plot, the characters, and seems to have been pulled out of thin air. Then there …

With Taika Waititi as Executive Producer, and a cast dotted with veterans of his movies, you’d expect this comedy farce to feel familiar. The Breaker Upperers has a good helping of the self-effacing awkward dialogue that …

So “Bala” translates to “Bullet” in English. That’s right, Columbia Pictures released a hard-edged, tough as nails crime thriller entitled Miss Bullet. Shoosh, these jokes write themselves, don’t they? Did Roger Corman secretly make this film? …

A lot of people fell in love with The Greatest Showman upon its release in 2017. It took many on an emotional rollercoaster with its pop music and charming cast, leading to an extended theatrical …

What’s up, fellow MovieBabble fans! It’s your girl, Kali, back at you again with part 2 of this highly acclaimed, Emmy award-winning series! In the first part of the series, we traveled from Alabama to …

Are you are a fan of 70s exploitation films, inept serial killer stories and incredibly tense, darkly comic erotic thrillers? Then I just might have the movie for you. The following review will be spoiler …

It’s no secret that studio comedies have struggled in recent years. Although 2018 had fun hits like Game Night and Blockers, we’ve seen far too many bland comedies that are so underwritten and lazy, which …

Everything is still awesome. While the long-awaited The Lego Movie sequel doesn’t completely capture the magic of its predecessor, it sets a standard for what animated sequels should be. This movie sits among the likes …

Stagecoach (1939) features a man many have come to know and idolize, one who made a significant mark on hardcore, iconic American cinema. This, of course, was John Wayne. The “Duke” had an acting career …

10 years after the release of Taken, anytime you see Liam Neeson on a poster with a killer’s stare and the word ‘revenge’ in the tagline, you know what you’re in for: an over-the-top action …

Although Glass has been rather hit or miss with critics and fans, there’s no question that it has been a box office success. Privately funded by M. Night Shyamalan himself, the film has just surpassed the $200 …

I love that When Harry Met Sally was released the year I was born; it feels almost serendipitous considering how much I adore this movie. I realize that by admitting this, I have revealed my …

You might not associate Michael Caine with the crime genre, but he’s actually played quite a few memorable crooks in his 62-year acting career. From a professional thief in The Italian Job, to an avenging …

In the film industry today, many directors have become associated with certain kind of films and with certain stylistic choices. For example, when people think about action/adventure movies Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams and so many …

Every year hundreds of films hit the big screen. Week in and week out your local theater will be playing the newest releases. Often enough there will be films that are “must-see” and have large …

The ‘90s were wild. Time was, you could assemble a gaggle of fresh-faced young actors, give them relatively little to do except be incredibly attractive, add in a rad soundtrack, maybe some celeb cameos — and …

On January 30th, legendary character Dick Miller passed away. It’s sobering news for movie buffs around the world. One MovieBabble contributor wants to say something on his behalf.  For many people, the news of Dick …

Some of the most effective horror films ever made deal in the corruption, subversion and perversion of the happy family unit. The Shining, Poltergeist, Get Out — movies such as these take the sacred image of family, …

The year of 2009 was apparently a Rom-Com year for me, because He’s Just Not That Into You is the second movie I remember watching in the cinema, with the first being Bride Wars. This …

The first wave of lackluster reviews of Glass, M. Night Shyamalan’s highly anticipated third and final installment of his superhero trilogy, from critics naturally worried me. But when it came to Glass, there was only …

Two films that feature titles synonymous with large frozen masses and starring Mads Mikkelsen released just weeks apart? What are the odds? Polar and Arctic will undoubtably become the source of much confusion among audiences, despite being completely …

Serenity is a film that I had high hopes for. A strong cast; an interesting trailer; and a quality man behind the camera, this film has the makings for something special, and with that, I …

Poor Colin Trevorrow. You really have to feel sorry for the guy. No matter what he does in future, he’ll always be remembered as either one of two things; The filmmaker that got famously fired …

Ah, the life of a movie critic is not an easy one. Watching films until your eyes are nothing but teary remnants of the glowing orbs they once were. Trying to find just the right …

Nothing makes someone of my generation feel more out of touch than being presented with a topic that “everyone was talking about.” And we’ve never heard of it. Such is the case with the Fyre …

I’ve always thought that Scotland has had an underrated film scene. Everyone always blurts out Braveheart as the first Scottish film to come to mind with a just as obligatory “FREEDOM!” yell along with it. Yet that …

I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the lookout for good movie recommendations, especially recommendations for lesser-known films. I don’t care how bad they are or how old they are or even how popular …

There has been no movie I’ve been looking forward to more than HBO’s Deadwood. There’s no bluster in this statement, it’s a dream come true for me. I’ve been waiting for this film ever since …

Netflix had an incredible year in 2018 and is not wasting any time trying to continue that success in 2019. The streaming service already has a full lineup of films for release in the first …

The 91st Academy Awards nominations are here! This marks the commencement of the most exciting time of the year for movie fans around the globe. Prepare yourself for the season full of speculations, predictions, arguments, …