“Moxie” showcases feminism while empowering teenagers
Netflix’s new coming-of-age film “Moxie” empowers women and covers hard topics. Amy Poehler made her directing debut in “Moxie” which is based on the book by Jennifer Mathieu.
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“The Little Things” is a must- watch crime/ thriller film
An old-school, Hollywood-like, detective vibe is what greets viewers in writer and producer John Lee Hancock’s film “The Little Things.”
Vampires, gentrification battle against ‘the Bronx’
“Vampires vs. the Bronx” is campy and a bit rough, but a fun movie about fighting for and loving your town and friends. The Netflix original film weaves the sneaking vampire invasion of the Bronx along the more obvious gentrification of the borough. This makes for a fun, restrained, horror movie with plenty of in-your-face criticism of gentrification.
Netflix’s ‘Cuties” stirs controversy
¨Cuties¨ is a dramatic film that misses the mark to inspire young girls by overtly sexualizing them. The movie is disturbing for many adult viewers and fairly inappropriate for children.
‘Unpregnant’ places focus on abortion struggles
HBO Max’s original film “Unpregnant” is a boisterous teen film that sends an important message that is relevant in current times.
The film follows two teenage girls, Veronica Clarke and Bailey Butler. The girls were at one time best friends but grew apart during their teen years.
‘Mulan’ remake lacks magic of original
Disney’s 2020 remake of the animated classic “Mulan” is a rushed film that does nothing for fans of the original, nor for people who were hopeful for something new. The film tries to take a new direction but is constantly held back by the changes made.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ hindered by bad visuals
Juliett Maria Villegas Sonic the Hedgehog boomed into theaters on Valentine’s Day 2020 and it surely captured America’s heart fast. This action packed, comedy-adventure film is about an extraterrestial hedgehog named Sonic seeking asylum from a rival tribe on his home world. After ignoring his caretaker’s request to hide his supersonic speed and thus being exposed to danger, Sonic travels to earth with only a bag of teleportation rings, forcing…
REVIEW: “Last Christmas” fails to move audience despite effort
“Last Christmas” is a good movie that brings unique ideas to the romantic-comedy genre, but it doesn’t justify paying to see it in theaters. Viewers should wait to stream it with family during the next holiday season instead.
REVIEW: ‘Mindhunter’ delves into minds of killers
“Mind Hunter” is an engrossing drama following some of the first professionals to seriously study the psychology of serial killers through the ‘70sand ‘80s.
Diane Keaton plays heart-felt role
The movie “Poms” had a few good jokes here and there. The story line is predictable and is not very good. However the message of the movie is inspiring.