War Dogs
War Dogs joins the ranks of ‘good but ultimately forgettable’ movies of the summer. Based on a true story, the film stars Jonah Hill and Miles Teller as Ephraim Divoroli…
Cafe Society
Woody Allen's latest feels very familiar and not terribly original. It’s like he has a drawer full of ideas for film scenes and he just grabbed a hand full and…
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Mainstream Chick’s Quick Takes: Jason Bourne; Bad Moms; Nerve
Jason Bourne – This was my least favorite of the Matt Damon Bourne movies. Granted, I can never remember the plot from installment to installment (much like Jason Bourne himself),…
Microbe & Gasoline (Microbe et Gasoil)
Sounds like a science flick, but it's actually a sweet little French coming-of-age film. Theo meets Daniel when he transfers into his school, and as two outcasts often do in…
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is an okay reboot of a comedy classic. It has funny moments, but falls far short of hilarious – and that would have been the case regardless of the…
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Mainstream Chick’s Quick Takes: The Secret Life of Pets; Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates; Life, Animated; Zero Days
The Secret Life of Pets is one of those movies that is probably critic-proof because the trailer is so darn cute and promising that kids (and many adults too) will…
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Mainstream Chick’s Quick Takes: The Legend of Tarzan; The BFG; Hunt for the Wilderpeople
The Legend of Tarzan - Does the world need another Tarzan (movie)? No. But at least it’s way better than I - and most everyone around me - expected it…
Wiener-Dog
Todd Solondz (Welcome to the Dollhouse, Happiness) doesn't make mainstream movies. They're dark and quirky and you either buy into his sad worlds or you don't. In this one, he…
Marguerite
Every few years two movies come out about the same subject at the same time, and one is lauded, while the other is overlooked. I hope that doesn't happen with…
Central Intelligence
Yes - Central Intelligence is kinda stupid. But in a week dominated by one tragic news story after another, I was happy to take the levity wherever I could find…
Love and Friendship
When you think of Jane Austen, you think of young women in dire straights IF they don't marry well. You think of a constrained society and English estates where the…
The Lobster
Without doubt, The Lobster is one of the most unconventional love stories I've seen. The film stars Colin Farrell as David, a recently dumped man in an alternate world where…
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Mainstream Chick’s Quick Takes: The Angry Birds Movie; The Nice Guys; Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising; Love & Friendship; Sunset Song
The Angry Birds Movie - As one adult commented after watching this flick, “It was lamer than I expected. Awful. Though my 6-year-old daughter thought it was great.” There you…
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Mainstream Chick’s Quick Takes: Barbershop: The Next Cut; The Dark Horse; First Monday in May
Barbershop: The Next Cut is the second sequel (or maybe the third if you count the spin-off, Beauty Shop) to the 2002 surprise hit, Barbershop, about a day in the…
Mainstream Chick’s Quick Takes: The Boss; Demolition; Mr. Right
The Boss – Sadly, The Boss kinda sucks. Or, to put it more gently, it’s really weak. The R-rated comedy starts out with huge promise and some very funny moments,…