That’s more stress than I need in my life. — Casino transports us to Las Vegas in the 70s and 80s, where two mobsters attempt to make names for themselves. As you may imagine, things get a bit wild. What amazes me most about this movie is that it’s inspired by true events. Of…

It’s not as great as the original, but still mostly worked for me. — Justified: City Primeval reintroduces us to our favorite U.S. Marshal, Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant), as he investigates a series of crimes in Detroit. And don’t forget the hat. The hat is back in all of its glory! Let’s take a moment to acknowledge how nice it is to see Raylan…

Maybe there’s some hope for DC movies after all. — Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) attempts to change his past by going back in time and ends up changing everything. Let me start this review by stating that I’m not a big superhero movie person. For some reason, I usually end up checking out during the final act of these films…

Also, why hasn’t this beloved film gotten a sequel yet? — The Nice Guys transports us back to LA in the 1970s, where two unlikely private detectives join forces to solve the murder of a porn star. This movie had flown under my radar, but in the past couple of months, I’ve had a few friends reference it and say that…

A heartwarming tale wrapped in a stylized action movie. — Ria (Priya Kansara) is a teenager who dreams of becoming a stuntwoman. When her older sister Lena (Ritu Arya) becomes engaged, Ria uses all of her skills to save her. I had a great time with this film, though I know it’s not for everyone. While Polite Society doesn’t stick…

An overlooked but compelling story. — To prepare for the upcoming release of Killers of the Flower Moon, we’re reviewing some of Scorsese’s previous films in the month of September. I’m so excited to dive into some of his back catalog! The King of Comedy introduces us to Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro), an aspiring stand-up…

Characters evolve and clash in the latest season. — Warrior season three reintroduces us to our beloved cast of characters. The power dynamics grow more contentious between the Tongs and between the Chinese and the citizens of the area surrounding Chinatown. As with season one and season two, there are many explosive moments throughout season three. And they are…

It’s way more than a monster movie. — After seeing the brilliance that is Parasite, I want to see all of Bong Joon Ho’s movies. The man is great at what he does and always brings such thoughtfulness to every movie he creates. I cannot get enough. This means that it was finally time for me to watch…

Season one is oh so good! — The Bear introduces us to an eclectic group of chefs who work at a sandwich shop in Chicago. Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) is a talented chef who once worked in the most exclusive restaurants in the U.S. After his brother dies, he returns to his hometown to take over running…