2019-04-09 16:00
I have decided to start movie reviewing again. Dry your tears of joy, please. I will start with a film that Hollywood claims deserves no attention, precisely because it deserves tons. Hold o… Read More
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Hello all, my name is Lorena. Not that you care, but I am a movie enthusiast in her mid-twenties who didn't know how to edit a video, so she decided to start a blog. Like many of you, I go to the movies regularly. Like some of you, I get enraged when a movie wastes my time (nothing like that online producer, the Nostalgia Critic) and excited when a truly great movie introduces itself into my viewing pleasure. From "Blazing Saddles" to "Deadpool" to "Fargo" to "Gone with the Wind", I have been a fan of film since I was two years old being taken to the theatre to see "We're Back! A Dinosaur’s Story". Therefore, I have decided to spread some of that enthusiasm and some of the outrage to readers like you. This blog reviews new movies, examines the goings on of Hollywood today, and acts as an opinion piece; anything cinema related.
2019-01-14 17:59
I saw this movie with my parents. I had warned them ahead of time that I did not believe this would fit their cinematic tastes based on director, Yorgos Lanthimos', previous works; most not… Read More
2018-11-28 21:34
I almost feel like a fraud for even bothering to write a review of Green Book. You know I liked it. If you know any thing about my taste in movies, then you know I was a sucker for this film… Read More
2018-11-20 15:43
As I recounted the events of Overlord in my head following my free screening, I thought to myself "Wasn't Dr. Mengele evil enough without zombies coming into the mix?". I mean, the events o… Read More
2018-11-06 18:54
"Can anybody find meeeee...somebody to love?"That song has been stuck in my head for nearly a week since I have seen Bohemian Rhapsody. I don’t think anyone would blame me though, eve… Read More
2018-08-06 14:59
This is a film with a twist ending. I knew the twist ending ahead of time because I had seen it on a Watch Mojo list (great Youtube channel. You should check it out). But I get the feeling… Read More
2018-08-02 18:12
Three Identical Strangers lives up to its name. It takes joy in the “how” then converts it into a melancholy “why”. I ended up saying the phrase “fuck you, lady… Read More
2018-07-16 13:52
I had seen the 2016 thriller Hush on a few lists dictating scary NetFlix movies that we all have to see. I read the plot description of a deaf, mute writer living in isolation suddenly terr… Read More
2018-07-09 14:18
"It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood" indeed in the life of Mister Fred Rogers. Won't You Be My Neighbor? is a documentary not meant to push any agendas, not meant to scandalize a house… Read More
2018-07-02 13:34
Hotel Artemis should be retitled Hotel Arte-Meh. My movie-buddy convinced me to see it when she relayed to me that her experience was of the “Spectacularly bad” quality. She said… Read More
2018-06-28 15:37
I could be out of touch, but it seems to me that horror films nowadays are focusing less on the monsters and slashers and instead putting more focus on the victims. Before, the victims tende… Read More
2018-06-11 19:37
When my sister was pregnant with my nephew, she often would tell me stories of people who would touch her stomach then force advice on her without her consent. She was called a horrible pers… Read More
2018-05-07 21:00
Let me clarify that I think both of these movies (or saga of movies) are bad. I find little to respect about either of them. That being said, I find less to respect about Shakespeare in Lov… Read More
2018-04-30 18:27
Wow. Doug Walker was right. The entire time I watched this film about a little mouse who gets separated from his family during their immigration into the United States, I kept screaming in a… Read More
2018-04-26 17:33
Wow, Ready Player One! I love this Art3mis character. She's so smart and badass and wicked talented at this OASIS game, I can't wait to see her win the prize!Wait...she's a supporting chara… Read More
2018-04-20 17:45
I half-saw this movie as a filler video in my high school psychology class. I remember liking it okay, but it seemed to be a collection of moments rather than a story. I thought that was onl… Read More
2018-04-10 21:02
Eyes Wide Shut. Huh. That was...interesting... I'm glad I saw the Nostalgia Critic's editorial about his interpretation of the movie first, otherwise I might have turned the movie off with… Read More
2018-04-03 18:26
I love Wes Anderson. I love stop motion. The irony that I have never seen Fantastic Mr. Fox has just now hit me. Yet in the case of Isle of Dogs, the heaviness of the subject matter the tra… Read More
2018-03-25 20:15
Have you ever watched a movie and known with every fiber of your being that it was only a compilation of marketing ploys? That is Midnight Sun in a nutshell. When a character said a line mea… Read More
2018-03-20 21:05
We have black comedies, now we have the first Red comedy. Take some notes, Hollywood, because this is a good one.My parents are children of the Cold War, which means I grew up with several s… Read More
2018-03-13 16:07
From now on when I hear “Cheek to Cheek” from Top Hat, I will viscerally empathize with everyone who had “Singin’ in the Rain” ruined for them by A Clockwork O… Read More
2018-03-08 13:49
We have no trouble admitting it, women are pretty cool. I suppose that is why there is an International Women's Day. So in honor of this auspicious occasion, I have compiled a list of my pe… Read More
2018-03-07 17:50
I understand there are plenty of movies out there that cover uncomfortable subjects but explore them in an intellectually stimulating manner. I put movies like Fargo or Rob Roy in that cate… Read More
2018-02-27 18:41
As I’m sure you can piece together, I am super excited for the Oscars. Ever since I was a little girl, this was my family’s Super Bowl. It was the one night a year that my paren… Read More
2018-02-20 17:24
28% on Rotten Tomatoes. 1.5/4 on the Roger Ebert website. And a box office gross of $10 million following a $25 million budget. This film was made out to be the most offensive thing since Ca… Read More
2018-02-15 15:00
In the name of full disclosure, I should let you know that I am not this film's target audience. That being said, if I can not particularly care for a movie like Akira yet still call it obj… Read More
2018-02-06 14:48
"YES!" I exclaimed. "A smart protagonist in a horror film!"As I watched Jordan Peele's directorial debut of Get Out, I was filled with glee that the main character of Chris (played by the Os… Read More
2018-02-02 22:32
It’s difficult to write about a film like Call Me By Your Name because in a sense, nothing is really challenging about it. All we are required to do as the audience is watch someone li… Read More
2018-01-22 16:11
I cannot help but believe that Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut Lady Bird is autobiographical. The titular character of Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson is also the name of… Read More
2018-01-16 14:52
I am glad I watched Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk last summer before watching Darkest Hour a week ago, otherwise I would have barely had a clue what they were talking about. Don't get me wron… Read More
2018-01-08 22:06
Tulip Fever was filmed in 2014, released in 2017, and even without that knowledge, I was able to clearly tell that it went through production Hell. Tulip Fever is what happens when studio ex… Read More
2018-01-08 14:43
As I told the friend whom I saw this movie with, I was inclined to watch The Florida Project for three reasons. The first was to see Willem Dafoe because he always makes me feel like river-d… Read More
2018-01-03 14:51
When I recall my experience watching The Man Who Invented Christmas, the word that keeps coming to mind is "Delightful". This film is just delightful. Now, I may have just been a sucker for… Read More
2017-12-22 17:16
If I ever meet someone in the future who wants to work in special effects, I will recommend this film to them in a heartbeat. However, I will follow said recommendation with a warning that… Read More
2017-12-18 16:05
An original musical about the life of P.T. Barnum? And the music for it was written by the same duo who composed the songs for La La Land? Sold! Wait, this same original musical has a scree… Read More
2017-12-13 20:28
Mini Review of Olaf's Frozen Adventure: I am going to be blunt. The internet has gotten their panties in a wad over nothing about this short. I can understand disliking the short, the… Read More
2017-12-11 15:49
When watching historical fiction or a biography, it is tough for a film to show exactly how the subject perceived the world. To this movie’s credit, the central characters’ dist… Read More
2017-12-06 15:04
"Hahaha. What a story, Mark!”I cannot get this line out of my head. The Disaster Artist got this quote stuck in my head in the same way a musical gets its songs stuck in one's head. I… Read More
2017-12-04 17:41
I am not necessarily saying Animal House is bad, I am only saying that my experience was lacking in laughs. I did not see it as offensive or stupid, I just did not see much substance to it… Read More
2017-11-27 15:03
Before I begin this review, I would like to encourage you to see this movie as it is a well-made film with something to offer a certain type of audience. I just don't think I am a part of t… Read More
2017-11-20 16:56
Let's admit it, men are pretty cool, which is probably why we have an international holiday dedicated to them. Therefore, in honor of the auspicious occasion that was International Men's Day… Read More
2017-10-31 13:45
The Evil Dead taught me a valuable lesson; if you and your friends are renting a cabin in the woods for vacation, do not get the super cheap option. If it's cheap, it's probably housing a bo… Read More
2017-10-25 18:41
In case you the reader have better things to do, I will cut to the chase. Gerald's Game is a great movie deserving of all the praise it gets. The performance from the main actress is some o… Read More
2017-10-22 17:58
I love a film that does not need to spell things out for the audience. Where a simple "I don't think I'll see you for a while" says everything and one small decision to talk to a stranger t… Read More
2017-10-15 21:26
When I say the following, I mean it as a testament to this movie’s smart storytelling, flowing nar… Read More
2017-10-09 13:35
I'm guessing this is not a new discovery, but everyone has that one specific thing that they're afraid of in film. For me, it's alien abductions and demonic possession; for a lot of other pe… Read More
2017-10-02 13:16
In the spirit of Halloween, I will be only reviewing scary movies or movies directly related to the holiday (like Hocus Pocus and such). To start off, why don't I tell you about what sends s… Read More
2017-09-29 21:34
As my friend, Narc, and I left the theatre from seeing Mother!, she wore an expression that functioned as a door to a stirring pot of boiling emotions that were neither positive nor negative… Read More
2017-09-25 13:24
Before I begin, I must get something out of the way so you as the reader can retain confidence in me as an amateur critic. I am not about to give this movie a good review just because it al… Read More
2017-09-19 16:37
Objectively, I think Akira is a good movie and can understand why there is a following for it. Subjectively, I had a hard time getting into it. I was never much for the science fiction genr… Read More
2017-09-11 20:45
In all my life, I never expected to see a movie where a line like "Care for a little necrophilia?" would come across as romantic. But that is the kind of world I shockingly found myself enth… Read More
2017-09-07 13:36
If you remember Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, there is a chance you remember at least part of their many cinematic, television, or straight-to-video repertoire. Seeing as how I grew up with it… Read More
2017-09-05 15:44
Since my list of the top 12 worst movies I have ever seen went over well last week, maybe I should throw some positivity in this blog and tell you faithful audience what my top 12 favorite f… Read More
2017-08-29 20:20
Sometimes a movie is bad but you enjoy it anyway because something about it allows you to have a soft spot for it. Sometimes a movie is bad in such a way that it is laughable to watch the il… Read More
2017-08-21 16:47
Let me preface this review by making a confession; before this film was advertised, I had never heard of Dunkirk. I knew literally nothing about it. I am sure my father would be disappointe… Read More
2017-08-15 15:50
Lately, I have been mildly obsessing over Don Bluth's movie Anastasia since I saw the Broadway musical over a month ago. This morning I was watching the Nostalgia Critic's editorial discuss… Read More
2017-08-11 16:27
Now, with a title like that for this blogpost, you probably think that I am limiting my writing to romantic relationships in film. While I have included one (maybe two) on this list, I am in… Read More
2017-08-02 15:35
I would be surprised if any of you have heard of this film. I am partially writing this review because I am dying to talk about it, and mostly writing this because it deserves to get more a… Read More
2017-07-24 17:42
Let me take a moment to present a Public Service Announcement. If you believe that a film is the most awesome thing to be released in a particular year, then bring down whatever hype you wa… Read More
2017-07-21 16:51
It is said by the Nostalgia Critic (link below) that the only reason this movie is famous is because Michael Jackson attached a song to it. That makes perfect sense because there is really… Read More
2017-07-18 16:25
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a film that I wish I would love as much as the general public does, but I can't seem to get there. Don't get me wrong, I can clearly see why it is a classic; the… Read More
2017-07-17 16:33
As I write this review of The Big Sick, the first scene that comes to mind is one where our main character, Kumail, hears some bad news almost immediately preceding a performance. I felt a… Read More
2017-07-10 21:01
After watching this movie for the first time, I have conceived a new title for it; Magical Puppets Doing Stuff with a Plot Somewhere in Between. It looks beautiful and was artistically the… Read More
2017-07-05 18:42
A Clockwork Orange. Finally! A movie the whole family can enjoy! There’s a great soundtrack, pretty colors, thought-provoking commentary, and a lead character whose eccentricities caus… Read More
2017-07-05 16:49
You know a movie has to be doing something right when they can take an idea that Monty Python made funny and decidedly make it effective in an uncomfortable yet dramatic manner. I'm referri… Read More
2017-06-28 15:35
My mom often sends me newspaper and magazine articles that describe visiting sites in locations all around the world that often go under the radar of the masses. I thought of those articles… Read More
2017-06-19 21:37
Every so often, a filmmaker comes along who makes a product that indulges in their artistry without actually accomplishing anything. Country Strong, Flight, andTake this Waltz are examples… Read More
2017-06-14 21:09
I suppose one lesson to learn from this movie is "Listen to your instincts, kids". 47 Meters Down advertises that the critics say it's the best shark movie since Jaws. The problem is, the s… Read More
2017-06-09 18:02
I enjoyed this movie as much as I did the first one, and even for a lot of the same reasons, but this did not feel like a retread. Written and directed once again by James Gunn (also writer… Read More
2017-06-08 15:20
Thank Zeus that this is a legitimately good movie. When you hear about "Women Only" screenings at the premiere combined with the fact that DC has arguably not made a truly great film since… Read More
2017-06-05 18:19
My first European art house film. What a way to introduce myself to the genre. Wings of Desire (or if you prefer the original German title Der Himmel über Berlin which translates to Th… Read More
2017-05-25 15:03
I used to consider myself a movie buff, then I met my coworker who, for the sake of privacy, I'll call Edward. You see, Edward could put Siskel and Ebert to shame with his vast knowledge of… Read More
2017-05-23 15:17
I think to some extent, a reboot rooted in satire should be funny for everybody but especially so for the fans of the original source material. The Brady Bunch movies succeeded in that, the… Read More
2017-05-22 16:28
A majority of film buffs I have met (particularly of the female sector) tend to love the movie Moulin Rouge!. I am completely on board with that as I love the movie too. But what I find odd… Read More
2017-05-01 22:23
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month starting today, I decided to post something personal. Many of you don’t know this about me. In fact, many of you may not believe this about m… Read More
2017-04-18 22:26
I first saw this film on a flight to France. It had just been released a few months prior and I mainly wanted to see it because my favorite singer in the world, Regina Spektor, contributed t… Read More
2017-04-18 22:19
I knew turning on this movie that I was already a fan of Seth Rogen comedies and expected this to be more or less the same kind of treatment. And even without Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (… Read More
2017-04-18 21:33
When making a reboot, you accept the challenge of trying not to anger the fans of a general source material while also not wasting the time of average, ignorant moviegoers. I have heard a f… Read More
2017-03-28 21:26
Maybe I'm heartless, maybe growing up with the original has cemented some sort of artistic loyalty to it… Read More
2017-03-23 17:11
When I was fifteen, an old childhood friend of mine unexpectedly died in his sleep. He was three weeks shy of sixteen, and was a weird little kid (probably why we got along) and a good/equa… Read More
2017-02-14 23:12
When Cabaret the musical first premiered in 1966, it was a smash hit. So much so that it only made sense to make a movie based on it in 1972 starring Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles and Micha… Read More
2017-02-01 19:20
I only watched Disney's Zootopia for two reasons this weekend; first because I was waiting for the call that my nephew was born therefore in need of passing the time, and second because it… Read More
2017-01-26 19:35
When Patriots' Day ended, I needed a moment to come back down. I was stunned from the strike of horror that an act as terrifying as the Boston Marathon bombing could happen while simultaneo… Read More
2017-01-24 18:58
Like The Theory of Everything centering around Stephen and Jane Hawking as their relationship navigated its way through his professional work and his illness, Hidden Figures had a ton to ta… Read More
2017-01-17 21:48
Heads up! There are going to be spoilers in this review. I don't think I can properly write this without them so feel free to sto… Read More
2017-01-10 21:55
I have only watched this film once. That is more than I needed. It was a few years ago with my boyfriend at the time. We had watched a video review of this film by the world famous online pr… Read More
2017-01-10 15:41
Hell or High Water refers to a saying "Come Hell or high water" meaning that under no circumstances will the motions of a plan be halted. It also refers to a clause in a contract which prov… Read More
2017-01-04 22:23
Sing is the latest film from Illumination Entertainment, the animation studio responsible for the Despicable Me series and The Lorax. From this studio, I previously watched the first Despic… Read More
2016-12-19 16:55
If you're anything like me, you probably grew up watching old movies. Movies so old that they were considered extra ahead of their times if they were in technicolor. My favorite film is Gon… Read More
2016-12-13 15:51
This entry is going to be a sad one, but rest assured that I am in a better place than I could have ever imagined. The year 2015 was a difficult year for me. It was possibly the loneliest, b… Read More
2016-12-12 16:22
Brought to you by the same directing team who gave us The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, and The Princess and the Frog, John Musker and Ron C… Read More
2016-11-21 17:10
They say a movie is supposed to leave you wanting more. But what if you want more of what the film refuses to give you? Over the course of my movie-watching life, I have seem a number of in… Read More
2016-10-31 13:26
I was walking through Target not too long ago when a familiar DVD caught my eye. Hocus Pocus, a movie which I had not watched since I was a kid, was on sale for $5. I loved the movie as a k… Read More
2016-10-26 15:26
I needed subtitles for this film. Why? Because it takes place in England during the year 1630. As difficult as it was for me to understand that time period’s language though, I give i… Read More
2016-10-24 18:27
When you watch a movie that intends for you to take the term "Shit weasel" seriously, you expect some serious laughs (or nervous breakdowns if you share the paralyzing fear of defecating in… Read More
2016-10-13 15:08
It is challenging to talk about a film that is still innovative to the supernatural horror genre even 53 years after its initial release. It is even more challenging when you want to talk a… Read More
2016-10-10 15:19
"One day I was selling my wears, and I walked passed this old creepy castle. And I look at it and think, 'very old and creepy'. And then this creature... flies at me! It dragged me back to… Read More
2016-10-05 15:28
Most of the time, feature films of the horror genre don't do much for me in terms of scares. I am usually more creeped out by the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series and the occas… Read More
2016-10-03 16:05
Hey all! I know it has been a while. I know you were crying yourselves to sleep waiting for my next blog post and I apologize for being the cause of your pain. But now I am back to a relati… Read More
2016-09-07 13:49
Whether deviously fun or frightfully evil, there is no doubt that most of us out there love villains. They are usually the most interesting characters in a good movie, have the best songs in… Read More
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