Movie Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Despite the standout performances from Rachel Zegler and Viola Davis, strong production design, and the allure of the Hunger Games universe, Ballad falls short in delivering an engaging villain origin story, suffering from pacing issues, an uneven cast performance, and a lackluster third act.

Ryan Theissen

Review: Oppenheimer

2023's film landscape witnesses Christopher Nolan's ambitious biopic 'Oppenheimer,' skillfully intertwining technical brilliance and storytelling finesse to depict the life and legacy of Robert J. Oppenheimer, propelled by standout performances, although slightly hindered by an extended runtime.

Ryan Theissen

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December 4, 2023

Movie Review: Napoleon

Ridley Scott's Napoleon succeeds in its cinematography and Joaquin Phoenix's performance, but its portrayal of Vanessa Kirby’s Empress Josephine and the lack of depth in non-action sequences keep it from reaching the previous heights of the director.

Ryan Theissen

December 1, 2023

Movie Review: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Ryan Theissen

August 26, 2023

Throwback Review: The Blind Side

The Blind Side suffers from a disappointing screenplay with underdeveloped characters, relying on misogynistic humor, overly simplistic portrayals, and heavy-handed political themes, ultimately failing to effectively deliver its potentially interesting story.

Ryan Theissen

August 20, 2023

Review: Barbie

Barbie excels with strong performances, outstanding production design, and solid direction, though it doesn't quite match Greta Gerwig's earlier achievements; nonetheless, it effectively explores the concept of humanity through its grand, high-budget doll-centric narrative.

Ryan Theissen

August 17, 2023