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Written by: Kevin Berge  I've seen some stupid school mascots over the years, but this one takes the cake. (Image Courtesy of: theatlantic.com) Quick Take: Happy Death Day is a funny and emotional roller coaster that makes the most of every minute with running gag that always pay off and genuine moments of tension and catharsis. Led by a fantastic performance by Jessica Rothe, the movie is only sometimes let down by its lack of big scares.
2019 Film Review: Alita - Battle Angel2/16/2019 Written by: Kevin Berge  Does this mean manga and anime can finally be mainstream in American cinema? Can I make a suggestion of what to adapt next? I'd be all for a live action Gundam movie. (Image Courtesy of: alienbee.net) Quick Take: Alita: Battle Angel may be the most visually impressive spectacle in cinema and is an absolute blast as long as you can just sit back and enjoy the ride. The script is corny and sloppy with more than a few genuine missteps in writing and direction, but there's enough here to enjoy past the mess.
Written by: Kevin Berge Sometimes the weird movies are the best movies, and, at this time when no one wants to release major films, some filmmakers get to stand out through sheer audacity. They can make weird and wacky movies that get people interested. Strangeness can come in various forms. It can be taking a conventional action movie and turned it on its head. It can be a documentary that colors old well known archival footage to modernize a look at the past. It can be a simple biographical drama about a famous duo no one knew they needed to learn more about. It can also be a comedic story about an engaged couple looking for a threesome because only in February can you release a movie like that. The four films I will be focusing on this time around are the Liam Neeson-led clever action flick Cold Pursuit, the inspired documentary They Shall Not Grow Old, the biographical drama Stan and Ollie, and the bizarre comedy The Unicorn.  He doesn't know who you are or what you want, but he has a particular set of skills, the skills to drive a snow plow real nice, which should scare anyone that gets in his way. (Image Courtesy of: forbes.com) Written by: Kevin Berge  This is the dark middle chapter of this (still not official) trilogy. If you look real close, you can tell. (Image Courtesy of: blackgirlnerds.com) Quick Take: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part takes a hard look at modern entertainment and the unnecessary division between people how they play. While it is not quite as complete and clever as its predecessor, it is a worthy, funny, and emotionally resonant sequel.
Written by: Kevin Berge  I've missed so much of Dragon Ball that I didn't know they got 2 more power stages. Last I knew Super Saiyan 4 was the top then I realize SS4 was probably never canon because no one watched GT. (Image Courtesy of: funimationfilms.com) Quick Take: Dragon Ball Super: Broly takes very few chances but does have often incredible animation that matches up with an effective one-beat plot. It is a great introduction back to the Dragon Ball franchise for those who might be missing out on Super and introducing some fascinating piece for the future.
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