Movie Reviews: Five Terrific Films To See in July
JULY 8, 2021 In what is the first in a series of planned monthly articles focusing the best films ready for your enjoyment, I’ll zero in on what’s showing…
Superhero
The Character-Driven “Avengers: Endgame” Brings the First Chapter of the Marvel Comic Universe to a Satisfying Close
MAY 2, 2019 You know you’re going to see it, if you haven’t already. So let’s talk about it. Faithful readers of this column know that I’m not the…
“Captain Marvel” a Welcome Addition to the Marvel Comics Film Universe
MARCH 27, 2019 “Captain Marvel” has been in theaters for nearly a month now, and I’ve been kicking this review around in my head for the past few weeks. …
If You Liked “Deadpool,” You’ll Probably Like “Deadpool 2” — I Didn’t and I Don’t
MAY 30, 2018 You all remember that guy. He was the joker in the last row of class who, on the first day of school, would be the one…
“Infinity War” Has a Story to Tell, but the Avengers Keep Getting in the Way
MAY 3, 2018 Among the many things that “Avengers: Infinity War” needs is a traffic cop. Good Lord, the parade of Marvel Comics characters that pass by in this…
“Black Panther” Rewrites the Rules on How to Make a Powerful Superhero Movie
MARCH 13, 2018 Among the many wonderful things about Ryan Coogler’s latest film, “Black Panther,” is that the director doesn’t approach it as a superhero movie. It’s as if…
Here’s a Surprise — “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Isn’t Awful
JULY 25, 2017 “Spider-Man: Homecoming” was one of the big surprises of the summer for me — not because it’s great (it isn’t) but because it’s not awful, which…
“Wonder Woman” — Finally! A Superhero Movie Where the Characters Behave Like Real People
JUNE 22, 2017 A sense of humor. That’s the one key element that has been missing in the superhero films produced by DC Comics. Though to varying degrees they…
