Throwback Review: “Thor” (2011)

In honor of the release of the first episode of the newest Marvel show on Disney Plus this week, “Loki,” I’m revisiting my 2011 review of the movie that saw the first appearance of the mischief-maker played by Tom Hiddleston: I’ve noticed over the past few years that the majority of superhero movies are one […]

Throwback Review: “Godzilla” (2014)

In honor of last week’s release of what might be the last film in Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse, “Godzilla vs. Kong,” here is my original review of the film that kicked off the franchise in 2014, director Gareth Edwards’ “Godzilla.” And you can find my review of “Godzilla vs. Kong” here. Godzilla is undoubtedly one of the […]

Throwback Review: “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”

New entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe post-“Endgame” continue tomorrow, March 19, when the new series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” debuts on Disney Plus. I don’t typically review television series, but since I got to watch a preview of the first episode, I thought I would present my thoughts on it, and then […]

Throwback Review: “Inception”

It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since writer/director Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending blockbuster “Inception” was released in theaters. Since “Inception” is currently receiving a 10th anniversary re-release as many theaters nationwide reopen for the first time since March, and Nolan’s new film “Tenet” starts an early release engagement in the U.S. today, I thought […]

Throwback Review: “Hail, Caesar!”

There are two very different sides to the Coen Brothers’ body of work. One is the serious drama, the likes of “No Country for Old Men” or “Inside Llewyn Davis;” the other is the light-hearted farce, such as “Burn After Reading” or “Raising Arizona.” Their latest directorial effort, “Hail, Caesar!,” belongs in the latter category. “Hail, […]