Tag: movie review

  • The Flash – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    (No spoilers; I’m not a monster.) The wait is finally over–I saw The Flash last night. We need to start with two very simple facts: First, I am a DC apologist; I love DC unabashedly and am somewhat incapable of remaining objective with these characters. Secondly, the Flash has always been my second favorite super…

  • Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    I really, really wanted to like this movie. The trailers looked vibrant, action-packed, and fun. I didn’t see how this film could miss. Unfortunately, I can only describe it as “fine.” It wasn’t bad–not at all. However, it also wasn’t especially good. As I think on it, I believe the biggest misstep occurred by having…

  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    The first half of this review will reveal no specific spoilers.  I will offer a warning and then a page break before I get into specifics situations.  However, I will generally address the tone and plot devices in the beginning of this review.  If you do not want any sort of preconceived notion before seeing…

  • The Mummy – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    I’m a sucker for the old Universal movie monsters.  I love them all.  When I heard Universal wanted to get into the shared universe game with their classic horror characters, I howled in delight.  They’re calling it Dark Universe and plan to release new, connected films featuring the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Van Helsing, Wolf…

  • La La Land – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    You’ve probably seen La La Land by now, but just in case you haven’t, I’m here to tell you it’s a fun movie.  It’s a great date movie.  Also, there’s no denying the sheer charisma of both Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.  It’s impossible not to like them individually.  Together, they are a force. But…

  • Suicide Squad – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    I wanted to love this movie so much.  I wanted to write a great review explaining why you have to go see Suicide Squad not this weekend, not tomorrow, but right now!  I wanted to convince you why you should love this movie.  But I can’t, because I not only didn’t love Suicide  Squad, I’m…

  • Mr. Holmes – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    Sherlock Holmes and Ian McKellen is surely a match made in Heaven. McKellen’s charm is on full display as he plays one of literature’s greatest analytical thinkers.  He perfectly captures Holmes’ wit, his intellect, his brazenness, and even his repressed guilt. There is a catch in this version, however.  Holmes is 93 and suffering from…

  • Ex Machina – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    By now you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about the movie entitled Ex Machina.  Believe it all.  This is a subtle, psychological thriller operating within the realm of science fiction.  It is quiet, unnerving, and unpredictable. The story line is this: Nathan is a coding genius who founded the world’s foremost search engine company and,…

  • Ant-Man: A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    I’ve got to be honest, I think Ant-Man may have more heart than any other Marvel movie to date.  It touts itself as a heist movie, and it is, but this movie is mostly about fathers and daughters.  You’ve all seen the trailers by now – Scott Lang is recruited by Hank Pym to be…

  • Whiplash – A Movie Review

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    Scott William Foley
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    Music is a strange world to me.  I have virtually no understanding, talent, or insight into the art.  However, like with movies, I know what I like. I like Whiplash.  Very much. The movie is about a young man named Andrew Neiman who attends one of the best music schools in the nation.  He is…