Review by ElissaEisele Nearly 30 years in the making, the new sequel to the “Hocus Pocus” movie is finally here. The fandom has had ample time to build up their anticipation, and “Hocus Pocus 2” did not disappoint after its Sept. 30 release. It’s no secret that the Hocus Pocus franchise has become a sort… Read More ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ soars to screen after September release
Review by NinaMcMullen For this edition of reviewing old movies… let’s talk about “Goonies.””Goonies” is probably one of those movies that your parents constantly talk make references to and label as a “staple” of their childhood. It’s one of those classics that you’re made fun of for not having seen. But is it really worth… Read More 1980’s staple ‘Goonies’ resurfaces as fall classic
Review by NinaMcMullen Delia Owens created an instant classic with her 2018 murder-mystery novel “Where the Crawdads Sing.” To most audiences’ chagrin, it almost instantly got a cinematic adaptation. Although this seems like a quick turnaround going from an initial publishing in 2018 to the 2022 film release date, it was all too relevant and… Read More “Where the Crawdads Sing” brings novel back to life with cinematic revival
Review by NinaMcMullen Okay, okay, I get it. Who cares about a movie that came out in 1995? I will admit…this review is slightly self-indulgent. However, I really hope you will go watch this movie and if you can, ask your parents to join. So let me start from the beginning: Chris Farley was a… Read More Tommy Boy pulls heart strings 27 years after its release
Review by Marge Cusick I think most people would agree that the first movie in a series is typically the best. After watching the first Top Gun movie, I believed that the second would never compare to the first. Now that I have seen Top Gun: Maverick, I will never doubt Tom Cruise again, and… Read More Top Gun: Maverick exceeds fans’ expectations
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