James CassarinoDec 18, 20181 min readWidows ReviewWidows was…intense. Widows isn't really a heist movie, there's a heist in the movie but the film is far more interested in exploring the...
James CassarinoDec 17, 20181 min readSpider-Man: Into the Spiderverse ReviewSpider-man: Into the Spiderverse was…a breath of fresh air! Possibly my favorite Spider-Man film now, might have to go back and watch...
James CassarinoDec 14, 20181 min readMortal Engines ReviewMortal Engines was... A soulless vehicle. If you’ve seen the trailer, then you’ve seen the best parts of this overlong, derivative bore...
James CassarinoOct 21, 20181 min readThe Hate U Give ReviewThe Hate U Give was...powerful. A film that earnestly explores the troubling state of America's relationship with its own African...
James CassarinoOct 20, 20181 min readBad Times at the El Royale ReviewBad Times at the El Royale was… in fact, a great time. With deft camera work, carefully segmented storytelling and an intriguing setting...
James CassarinoOct 20, 20181 min readFirst Man ReviewFirst Man was… compelling. A quiet exploration of the reserved to a fault Neil Armstrong contrasted with the intense claustrophobic often...
James CassarinoOct 11, 20181 min readMandy ReviewMandy was… a trip. Grindhouse on DMT with a side of insanity. Probably the most batshit crazy movie I've seen this year including Sorry...
James CassarinoSep 8, 20181 min readBlacKkKlansman ReviewBlacKkKlansman was… biting. Finally, something worth seeing. Impressively melding vicious social criticism with a genuinely hilarious...
James CassarinoAug 28, 20181 min readAlpha ReviewAlpha was… surprisingly competent. For a film that’s main selling point is 'cute wolfdog befriends boy' that is. The narrative itself...
James CassarinoAug 28, 20181 min readThe Happytime Murders ReviewThe Happytime Murders was… not a happy time. 2001 called and they want their gross-out comedy back. I probably would have thought this...