Review: The Space Between Us fails to do its premise justice By Matthew Martin| February 8, 2017 Movie Reviews The Space Between Us is an original story with an intriguing premise that is failed by too many plot holes and misguided direction. Review: The Space Between Us fails to do its premise justice By Matthew Martin| February 8, 2017 Movie Reviews The Space Between Us is an original story with an intriguing premise that is failed by too many plot holes and misguided direction.
Review: A Monster Calls is a powerful movie about hard truths By Matthew Martin| January 8, 2017 Movie Reviews A children's movie that's not for (all) children, A Monster Calls might just be the most impressionable movie your young family member will see this year. Review: A Monster Calls is a powerful movie about hard truths By Matthew Martin| January 8, 2017 Movie Reviews A children's movie that's not for (all) children, A Monster Calls might just be the most impressionable movie your young family member will see this year.
Assassins Creed is exactly the opposite of what it should have been. By Matthew Martin| December 26, 2016 Movie Reviews Joyless, boring, and focused on all the wrong things, Assassins Creed did everything wrong and ruined the potential for what could have been a good film franchise. Assassins Creed is exactly the opposite of what it should have been. By Matthew Martin| December 26, 2016 Movie Reviews Joyless, boring, and focused on all the wrong things, Assassins Creed did everything wrong and ruined the potential for what could have been a good film franchise.
Rogue One Review: Old galaxy, new movie By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2016 Movie Reviews Rogue One retains the same sense of action and adventure that makes the mainline Star Wars films so great, while also adding to the mythos in all the right ways. Rogue One Review: Old galaxy, new movie By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2016 Movie Reviews Rogue One retains the same sense of action and adventure that makes the mainline Star Wars films so great, while also adding to the mythos in all the right ways.
Arrival Review: Making a baby and a killer adaptation (Spoilers) By Matthew Martin| November 18, 2016 Movie Reviews Arrival brilliantly adapts the short story source material to create a compelling science fiction film that is both brainy and emotional. It's a must-see. Arrival Review: Making a baby and a killer adaptation (Spoilers) By Matthew Martin| November 18, 2016 Movie Reviews Arrival brilliantly adapts the short story source material to create a compelling science fiction film that is both brainy and emotional. It's a must-see.
On Disney, Pete’s Dragon and the magic of wholesome movies By Matthew Martin| August 14, 2016 Movie Reviews Disney has been making some great live action films lately. Pete's Dragon is among their best. Wholesome and sweet and perfect for all ages, it's a film worth your time. On Disney, Pete’s Dragon and the magic of wholesome movies By Matthew Martin| August 14, 2016 Movie Reviews Disney has been making some great live action films lately. Pete's Dragon is among their best. Wholesome and sweet and perfect for all ages, it's a film worth your time.
Star Trek Beyond Review: The search for classic Trek By Matthew Martin| July 22, 2016 Movie Reviews Star Trek is back on the big screen with a movie that promises to take fans back to what they loved about the Original Series. Did they succeed? Let's discuss it (no spoilers) Star Trek Beyond Review: The search for classic Trek By Matthew Martin| July 22, 2016 Movie Reviews Star Trek is back on the big screen with a movie that promises to take fans back to what they loved about the Original Series. Did they succeed? Let's discuss it (no spoilers)
The BFG Review: For a rainy day recess By Matthew Martin| July 4, 2016 Movie Reviews I have vivid memories of being a kid in school and hating the rain. It always made the day gloomy and seem to drag endlessly longer than a typical---sunny---day would have. And the tile floors would always become slippery, with speckles of dirt on th... The BFG Review: For a rainy day recess By Matthew Martin| July 4, 2016 Movie Reviews I have vivid memories of being a kid in school and hating the rain. It always made the day gloomy and seem to drag endlessly longer than a typical---sunny---day would have. And the tile floors would a...
Review: Independence Day – Resurgence (explosions is love; explosions is life) By Matthew Martin| June 26, 2016 Movie Reviews After 20 years the aliens are back, heroes are summoned, cheesy one-liners are delivered and stupid fun is had. Independence Day: Resurgence isn't the original, but it's not half-bad either. Review: Independence Day – Resurgence (explosions is love; explosions is life) By Matthew Martin| June 26, 2016 Movie Reviews After 20 years the aliens are back, heroes are summoned, cheesy one-liners are delivered and stupid fun is had. Independence Day: Resurgence isn't the original, but it's not half-bad either.
Movie Review: Warcraft – Are you a fan of the game? You better be… By Matthew Martin| June 11, 2016 Movie Reviews "Warcraft: The Movie" is upon us, but you better catch up on the very expansive history of the franchise first because this film is not for the uninitiated. Movie Review: Warcraft – Are you a fan of the game? You better be… By Matthew Martin| June 11, 2016 Movie Reviews "Warcraft: The Movie" is upon us, but you better catch up on the very expansive history of the franchise first because this film is not for the uninitiated.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Review: Spoiler-free, nostalgia-laced By Matthew Martin| June 5, 2016 Movie Reviews The second Nickelodeon Turtles' movie is here and it not only corrected everything I hated about the first, it's also among the best examples of "fan service" ever put to film. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Review: Spoiler-free, nostalgia-laced By Matthew Martin| June 5, 2016 Movie Reviews The second Nickelodeon Turtles' movie is here and it not only corrected everything I hated about the first, it's also among the best examples of "fan service" ever put to film.
Review: Alice through the Looking Glass (no spoilers) – Sad Hatter. By Matthew Martin| May 28, 2016 Movie Reviews The 2010 movie was a monster hit taking over $1 billion - can this match it's predecessor's success? Matthew has the review... Review: Alice through the Looking Glass (no spoilers) – Sad Hatter. By Matthew Martin| May 28, 2016 Movie Reviews The 2010 movie was a monster hit taking over $1 billion - can this match it's predecessor's success? Matthew has the review...
Review: The Jungle Book (and a brief history of 3D films) By Matthew Martin| April 17, 2016 Movie Reviews Hollywood has a long history with 3D movies. Most of the time the effect is a gimmick. Every now and then, however, a movie comes along that justifies the upgrade... Review: The Jungle Book (and a brief history of 3D films) By Matthew Martin| April 17, 2016 Movie Reviews Hollywood has a long history with 3D movies. Most of the time the effect is a gimmick. Every now and then, however, a movie comes along that justifies the upgrade...
Review: Midnight Special (mild spoilers) By Salome G| April 12, 2016 Movie Reviews Salome G checks out the very Spielbergian Midnight Special and wants to believe. Review: Midnight Special (mild spoilers) By Salome G| April 12, 2016 Movie Reviews Salome G checks out the very Spielbergian Midnight Special and wants to believe.
Pee Wee’s Big Holiday Review: He’s back! By Matthew Martin| March 20, 2016 Movie Reviews After a too-long hiatus, Pee Wee is back on film, with a new movie that hits all the right notes and reminds us why children of the 80's fell in love with him in the first place. Pee Wee’s Big Holiday Review: He’s back! By Matthew Martin| March 20, 2016 Movie Reviews After a too-long hiatus, Pee Wee is back on film, with a new movie that hits all the right notes and reminds us why children of the 80's fell in love with him in the first place.
A discussion on Revenant (spoilers) and Leo DiCaprio’s Oscar snubs By Matthew Martin| January 22, 2016 Movie Reviews This might finally be the one, but we've said that before. Enter as we discuss Leonardo DiCaprio's latest Oscar-deserving role and his past Oscar snubs. A discussion on Revenant (spoilers) and Leo DiCaprio’s Oscar snubs By Matthew Martin| January 22, 2016 Movie Reviews This might finally be the one, but we've said that before. Enter as we discuss Leonardo DiCaprio's latest Oscar-deserving role and his past Oscar snubs.
Review: Ridley Scott’s The Martian is a major minor masterpiece By Matthew Martin| October 4, 2015 Movie Reviews The Martian is a movie resting on the shoulders of two men, one behind the camera and one in front. It succeeds on both levels and is one of the year's best. Review: Ridley Scott’s The Martian is a major minor masterpiece By Matthew Martin| October 4, 2015 Movie Reviews The Martian is a movie resting on the shoulders of two men, one behind the camera and one in front. It succeeds on both levels and is one of the year's best.
REVIEW: Star Lord and the Raptor Pack. Brought to you by Mercedes. By Matthew Martin| June 14, 2015 Movie Reviews Your spoilerific look at the latest in the Dinosaur franchise. It's not so much a Jurassic Park movie as it is a movie about the Jurassic Park movies... REVIEW: Star Lord and the Raptor Pack. Brought to you by Mercedes. By Matthew Martin| June 14, 2015 Movie Reviews Your spoilerific look at the latest in the Dinosaur franchise. It's not so much a Jurassic Park movie as it is a movie about the Jurassic Park movies...
