DRAMA
RYAN: This is the new crime drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal and it has a nice dash of thriller in the mix. I was expecting it to be a little bit like Jake’s answer to Ryan Gosling in Drive, but it’s nothing like that movie. Maybe it’s just a bit similar in the tone of the movie poster. ..
DRAMA
RYAN: There’s something really interesting about the way this movie was made. It’s actually a trilogy of films; or more accurately, three different versions of the same film. It was basically shot in 40 days and then edited into three films: Her, from the perspective of Jessica Chastain’s character, Him, from that of James McAvoy, ..
DRAMA
RYAN: John Lithgow and Alfred Molina as gay lovers? Yes, please. Or maybe, “Sure, why not?” I like both actors and it’s certainly a modern premise what with marriage equality sweeping the nation. CAROLINE: Totally. We got marriage equality in NY in 2011 and this film takes place there. I missed the screening. Did you ..
DRAMA
RYAN: This is a new PG-13 romantic drama trying to capture the same audience as The Fault in Our Stars, but failing miserably. It stars Chloe Grace Moretz whom I love; but this movie is just good, not great. My 13 year old niece, Gaby, was so excited to see this movie so I brought her along ..
COMEDY
RYAN: I’d like to welcome Erik Grobben to the site – we met at a recent Harry Potter party (he was working the Professor Lupin look, and I, HP) and we basically talked about movies for two hours and agreed on them so I had to have you review some with me! You had seen the trailer ..
ACTION
RYAN: I’ve never been a fan of the TMNT and didn’t see the franchise of the 90s so I had little expectations for this reboot. They are pop culturally relevant. I was just praying it would be better than Transformers since it was produced by Michael Bay. And glady, it is. MICHAEL: It’ better at least ..
COMEDY
RYAN: It’s the latest annual offering from writer/director Woody Allen, who, LBH, let’s be honest, is just one of the most prolific and indelible forces in Hollywood. His resume is just insane, right? CAROLINE: Yeah he’s pretty much the bomb. Though his movies are always hit or miss, they’ve been largely brilliant over the last ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This is a new romantic dramedy starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. It hasn’t been particularly buzz worthy although it is directed by Rob Reiner who has previously are classics like The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally… CAROLINE: Two of my favorite movies ever made. I wanted to see this one if only because of ..
COMEDY
RYAN: I’d like to welcome Stacey and Shelley to the site for this review; two of my oldest friends. We all grew up and went to school together and I think this is the first movie we’ve seen together in, like, 20 years. I think seeing the movie with you, however, was the highlight of ..
FAMILY
RYAN: This is the sequel to Planes, from Disney – and basically expanding their popular Cars universe. I really hated the first one, so it wasn’t too much of a stretch to improve upon it. The first one was basically made for DVD and then theatrically released and then did well enough, obviously, for a sequel. CAROLINE: ..
FAMILY
RYAN: I’m thrilled to be joined in this review by my niece, Gaby. Earth to Echo is a new sci fi/adventure family film that’s really more for the tween set than the whole family. It features an alien who’s like a cute, little, robotic owl that was actually my favorite thing in the movie. GABY: I know ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This is the new comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, written by Melissa and her hubby Ben Falcone, who makes his directorial debut with this film. They already have another collaboration slated for 2016. I was super esssited to see them work together this way; what a perk of fame to do this, amassing the ensemble they ..
