Month: July 2016
Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before
by Matt Ward
There might not be a more fun movie-going experience this summer than the sci-fi adventure film “Star Trek: Beyond,” which sees Chris Pine return for a third go-round as the iconic Captain James T. Kirk in a role made famous by William Shatner. Several years into a deep space mission, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are tasked with rescuing the crew of a … Read More Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before
Ghostbusters: Sci-fi comedy remake plays it safe
by Matt Ward
Nothing about the recent all-female remake of “Ghostbusters” could accurately be described as original. But luckily for moviegoers, that isn’t a death knell for the film’s enjoyment prospects or even something to lament. The fact that nothing about the film does a disservice to the Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis penned series from director Ivan Reitman is by all means a good thing. The … Read More Ghostbusters: Sci-fi comedy remake plays it safe
Swiss Army Man: Don’t be afraid of a little gas
by Matt Ward
Eight out of 10 average moviegoers probably won’t like “Swiss Army Man,” the new independent dramedy starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe. This isn’t to say the Sundance Film Festival award-winning film for best direction isn’t visually breathtaking, layered and complex storytelling. “Swiss Army Man” certainly is all of those things and more. Simply put, too many potential moviegoers will likely be put off … Read More Swiss Army Man: Don’t be afraid of a little gas
The Legend of Tarzan: Welcome (back) to the jungle
by Matt Ward
Tarzan, classic vine-swinger and “lord of the jungle,” returns to theaters with a muddled, haphazard effort from Warner Brothers entitled “The Legend of Tarzan.” Unfortunately for moviegoers, nobody’s really sure what that legend truly is. Unlike previous incarnations of the Tarzan film series, “Legend of Tarzan” opens 10 years following Tarzan’s first meeting with Jane. They’re now happily married and living in a family … Read More The Legend of Tarzan: Welcome (back) to the jungle
Cinematic Considerations 