Photo credit: Disney As an admitted skeptic of Toy Story 4, I’m happy to report that the movie proves to be another quality Pixar production. Whether it’s exceptional enough to justify its reason for existence, though, is a different story. I would describe this movie as more of an epilogue than a true sequel to … Continue reading “Toy Story 4” Review
Photo credit: FX [Surprise: I’m doing TV reviews! These will take the form of spoiler-free elevator pitches, where I basically just recommend and give an overview of some of my favorite shows. Hope you enjoy. And don't worry, movies aren't going anywhere.] An IMDb page or Hulu description of Atlanta will promise something far different … Continue reading Why You Should Watch “Atlanta” – Ben Watches TV
Photo credit: Paramount I actually liked this movie more than I expected to. This isn’t to imply that I have qualms with Elton John’s music; how could I? I just feel fatigued by the overwhelming number of by-the-numbers biopics released each year, but thankfully Rocketman (mostly) manages to transcend a tired genre. The creative choice … Continue reading “Rocketman” Review
Photo credit: Warner Bros. Bigger isn’t always better. This is the cold, hard truth that Godzilla: King of the Monsters can never fully reconcile with. Regardless of how many gargantuan-sized monsters it throws on the screen at once, it continually proves that even the most hefty of VFX budgets can’t compensate for shallow spectacle, dumb … Continue reading “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” Review
