Brett LaBore
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Movie Review: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ lacks emotional punch
I have no issue with the Walt Disney Studios’ live-action remakes, as long as there’s a good idea and story behind them. For “Mufasa: The Lion King,” it was a mixed bag.
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ pops with emotion, energy
I’m a huge fan of musicals. The music and dancing puts a smile on my face. There was a lot to like about “Wicked.” “Wicked” or “Wicked: Part I” came to theaters Nov. 22, 2024 and features Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.
Movie Review: ‘Moana 2’ the perfect movie for the holidays
There’s been a buzz at movie theaters over the past few weeks with some big-time releases. I went to see “Moana 2” with my family over Thanksgiving weekend.
‘The Natural’ a top-notch baseball film
I played baseball when I was a kid. It was a summer tradition that I enjoyed very much. “The Natural” got me excited about baseball again. “The Natural” came out May 11, 1984 and featured Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Barbara Hershey, Robert Prosky and Richard Farnsworth.
‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ terrifyingly terrific
I usually don’t get freaked out when I see a horror film. I was absolutely horrified the first time I saw the 1974 film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” came out Oct. 11, 1974 and features Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, Teri McMinn, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow, John Dugan and Gunnar Hansen.
Movie Review: ‘Dead Poets Society’ inspirational 35 years later
Movies often make me feel alive. Not only did “Dead Poets Society” give me a buzz, but it also inspired me. “Dead Poets Society” came out June 2, 1989 and features Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, Allelon Ruggiero, James Waterston, Norman Lloyd, Kurtwood Smith and Alexandra Powers.
Movie Review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ returns to its roots
It’s almost October and all things spooky. To get me hyped up, I saw a movie that got me in the spirit of the holiday. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” came out Sept. 6 and features Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti and Willem Dafoe.
Movie Review: ‘Alien: Romulus’ a big disappointment
I was really excited to see the latest “Alien” movie. For whatever reason, I couldn’t connect with it. “Alien: Romulus” came to theaters Aug. 16 and features Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu.
Movie Review: Deadpool & Wolverine
I’ve seen a lot of movies this summer. Yet, none have quite combined humor and action effectively as “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
