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TV Review: The Mandalorian (Season 1)

***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube The inaugural season of “The Mandalorian” takes clichés from sci-fi, westerns and samurai films, and wraps them in a shiny Star Wars package. The result is an entertaining show that has action and heart, but takes a few too many detours in what’s an… Read More: TV Review: The Mandalorian (Season 1) »

My Top 5 Best Films of 2019

A lot of average films this year, and I had a hard time finding enough above average movies to make a Top 5. Watch the more-detailed review on YouTube 5. John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum– Amazing action sequences and another strong performance from Keanu Reeves. Too much time is spent building up the lore,… Read More: My Top 5 Best Films of 2019 »

My Top 5 Worst Films of 2019

This title is a bit misleading, since I avoid films I know will be bad, and even movies that look mediocre. I really should say “Top 5 Least Favorite” or “Top 5 Least Memorable.” Watch the more detailed and SPOILER version on YouTube 5. Dark Phoenix – Attempting to retell the classic story with a… Read More: My Top 5 Worst Films of 2019 »

Movie Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Watch my SPOILER review on YouTube Despite successfully course-correcting the mistakes of “The Last Jedi,” posthumously adding Carrie Fisher back into the fold, and loads of fan service, Episode IX is a fairly lifeless affair. There was a lot of stuff that “The Force Awakens” set up that was either ignored or contradicted by “The… Read More: Movie Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker »

TV Review: Runaways (Season 3)

***This review contains some spoilers*** Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube The final season of “Runaways” alternates between almost blossoming into the fantastic show it could be, and repeating the mistakes of the past that keep it struggling to overcome mediocracy. This season is divided into two major threats, each taking up roughly half of… Read More: TV Review: Runaways (Season 3) »

Movie Review: Jumanji: The Next Level

An entertaining sequel that doesn’t recapture the magic of the prior film. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” had a great mixture of action, comedy and heart…not to mention a fresh take on an old franchise. The latest installment keeps what worked, and even makes some improvements. One of my biggest complaints of the last film… Read More: Movie Review: Jumanji: The Next Level »