Daily Archives: November 11, 2023

At this point in Dreamworks’ “Trolls” enterprise, the adult thing to say is “Just give the kids what they want.” “Trolls Band Together” has a few chuckles, an inane plot and an NSYNC reunion to top off another sing-along-with-the-living-toys comedy … Continue reading →

It’s a Medieval fantasy with Robin Wright, Angela Bassett, Shohreh Agdashloo, Nick Robinson and Ray Winstone. Netflix is looking to keep itself in the Millie BB biz with this one.

When it’s good, “Journey to Bethlehem,” the latest faith-based film to take a shot at The Nativity Story, is playful and fun with actors who figure their characters are a bit campy, and vamp accordingly. It’s a musical with plenty … Continue reading →

Yeah, it’s a glamorous gig, isn’t it? No, the title has nothing to do with social media practices on ExTwitter. This singing silliness for the very young opens next week. Review to come shortly.

The trailers were underwhelming enough to lower expectations, not just for critics heading in to review “The Marvels,” but for audiences wondering how to start their weekend with a movie. If I was guessing, and I am, that alone — … Continue reading →

So this is Netflix’s much ballyhoo’d David Fincher thriller, a film reuniting the acclaimed director with the screenwriter who wrote his breakout film, “Se7en?” It’s a hitman tale, beginning with a stalk and a job that finally happens and goes … Continue reading →