Category: Reviews

Arnold is back in ‘Terminator: Genisys’

Guess who’s back? Back again…and again, and again. That’s right. Arnold Schwarzenegger is back as everybody’s favorite cybernetic organism in Terminator: Genisys, the fifth installment of the Terminator series. As the title implies, Genisys is set at the very beginning of the series, which is at the end of the futuristic war between humanity and the machines.… Continue reading Arnold is back in ‘Terminator: Genisys’

‘Jurassic World’ is everything you ever hoped it would be

The park is open, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Based 22 years after the events of the original Jurassic Park, Jurassic World brings audiences a new park with a lot of familiar sights. When attendance rates start declining, InGen, the corporation behind Jurassic World, must bring out new attractions in order to keep public interest. To… Continue reading ‘Jurassic World’ is everything you ever hoped it would be

‘Spy’ feels like a Bond movie, only funnier

Melissa McCarthy is back on the big screen in her latest comedy, Spy. In its opening weekend, Spy took in $30 million at the box office, taking first place over Insidious: Chapter 3 and San Andreas. The star-studded film is another spoof of the Bond-style action thriller, but unlike other Bond spoofs, this one actually holds its own and is… Continue reading ‘Spy’ feels like a Bond movie, only funnier

And The World Will Know!: Newsies Review

I had the chance to see the Broadway tour of Disney’s “Newsies” this past Thursday at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville. The musical was directed by Jeff Calhoun, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein with original screenplay by Bob Tzudiker & Noni… Continue reading And The World Will Know!: Newsies Review

Avengers assemble in ‘Age of Ultron’

Movie-goers have assembled, as Earth’s mightiest heroes are back for their second team effort in Avengers: Age of Ultron. The follow-up film has already earned $187.7 million in its opening weekend at the box office, making it the second-largest box office tally for an opening weekend, next to the first Avengers film, which made $207.4 million in… Continue reading Avengers assemble in ‘Age of Ultron’

Movie review: Get Hard

First and foremost, this is a movie worth seeing. If you like Will Ferrell or Kevin Hart, you are guaranteed to laugh. Though they play complete opposites, they work very well side-by-side in the movie. Ferrell is a giant beside Hart, playing a lovable but naive millionaire. Kevin Hart portrays a small, feisty character guiding… Continue reading Movie review: Get Hard

Movie review: Insurgent

Fast-paced action makes it way to the big screen in the Divergent sequel, Insurgent. Insurgent picks up immediately where its predecessor, Divergent, left us. Tris, played by Shailene Woodley, has pitched a tent with the citizens of Amity faction, a people known for their kindness and love for every living thing. Along with the other surviving… Continue reading Movie review: Insurgent