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My Sister’s Keeper (2009) Review - A Truly Gutting Look at Grief
This one’s personal: a deep-dive review of My Sister’s Keeper (2009), exploring grief, love, and how this film sucker-punched me right in the hollowed-out space where motherhood used to live.
Don Jon (2013) Review – How Patriarchy Warps Sex, Intimacy, and Connection
A movie/film review of Don Jon (2013)
Love at First Sight (2023) Review: Straight Romance Can Still Be Cute
When you tone down the grand gestures into something a bit more sensible, romance starts to feel realistic again. This review explores why I think the 2023 film Love at First Sight was actually kind of cute.
The Disruptors (2024) Review: A Refreshing Indie Film That Proves You Don’t Have to Reinvent the Wheel
The Disruptors (2024) might feel familiar in its story, but this indie film—created by Adam Frucci and Dropout.tv’s Ally Beardsley and Grant O’Brien—proves that sometimes all it takes is a new perspective and a modern coat of paint to make a story work.
Rocketman (2019) Review - The Glitz, Glam, and Shade of Elton John’s Biopic
While Rocketman (2019) delivers powerful performances and vibrant musical numbers, it also takes liberties with Elton John’s life that are hard to ignore. This review digs into what the biopic gets right and where it veers into uncomfortable fiction.
Toy Story 4 (2019) Review – Was This the Ending We Really Needed?
Toy Story 4 (2019) feels like a continuation of the beloved saga—but does it add anything new or meaningful? While it’s still a heartfelt and entertaining ride, some may wonder if this fourth installment was truly necessary after the emotional conclusion to Toy Story 3.
Aladdin (2019) Review – A Mixed Bag of Magic and Missed Opportunities
Aladdin (2019) brings a live-action twist to the beloved animated classic. While some moments capture the magic, others fall flat or feel outright offensive, leaving the film feeling like a fun blast of nostalgia that improved some problems, while unfortunately adding a bucket of fresh new ones.