Review: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”

From just casually scrolling on the internet, it seems like so many people have heralded Beetlejuice Beetlejuice— the much-delayed sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy Beetlejuice— as a return to form for the director, in no small part due to its irreverent sense of humor and generous employment of practical effects. But watching the […]

Review: “Dumbo” (2019)

2.5 out of 5 stars. Out of all the Disney films, the story of “Dumbo” has the most room to grow. The 1941 animated classic clocks in at only 64 minutes long, and is the simple story of a baby circus elephant ridiculed for his large ears—which he had actually use to fly. The loving […]

Review: “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is exactly the sort of grotesque and bizarre story that is right up Tim Burton’s ally. So it’s beyond appropriate that he signed on to direct the adaptation of Ransom Riggs’ novel; and thanks to a host of intriguing characters and stunning visual effects, it is one of his […]