Godzilla vs Kong
The “vs” in the title is inaccurate.
Zack Snyder's Justice League
This is such an odd cultural artifact.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
The writing is atrocious and some of the effects are iffy, but …
Tom and Jerry
A very dumb movie.
His Dark Materials, seasons 1 and 2
This is a clunky series.
The Hobbit
I’m evaluating the three “Hobbit” movies as a single entity because, really, it’s just one long story.
One Night in Miami
This is a powerful film that captures a tipping point in America.
Class Action Park
This is a documentary about Action Park in New Jersey, which was known for being a “fun” death trap.
Locked Down
You know what I didn’t need? This movie.
Birds of Prey
I had no reason to think “Birds of Prey” would work.
13 Going on 30
It’s a cute but frivolous film that benefits from great music and a cast that’s better than the material.
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
This appears to be a Bee Gees documentary developed by the Bee Gees.
Industry, season 1
Shame on me, I suppose, for searching for characters with redeemable qualities in a show set in the world of finance.
Wonder Woman 1984
“Wonder Woman 1984” needs to be 25 minutes shorter.
The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
I find this kind of documentary, apparently made with Ben Bradlee’s input and blessing, conflicting.
In Bruges
This movie is a mish-mash of tones.
Michael Clayton
They don’t make movies like this anymore.
Bridesmaids
There are parts of “Bridesmaids” that are really funny, but the film is a series of set pieces rather than an actual story.
Justice League
“Justice League” is the third best DC extended universe (DCEU) movie after “Wonder Woman” and “Shazam,” but that’s not saying much.
Showbiz Kids
This documentary digs into the considerable downsides of being a child actor.
Ford v Ferrari
Matt Damon and Christian Bale are both very good and the racing scenes are visceral, but the film is too long.
Long Shot
Ah, low expectations. You yield such wonderful surprises.
Westworld, season 3
This is the best season of “Westworld,” but that’s not saying much.
Superman (1978)
I revisited this film to remember what a circa-1978 blockbuster looked like.
John Wick 3 - Parabellum
Like the first two “John Wick” movies, the plot in “John Wick 3” is less important than the choreographed violence and the world building.
Hobbs & Shaw
The stunts are good. The cast is charismatic. The writing is horrible.
Watchmen
“Watchmen” is a fantastic, exciting, thoughtful, and artful show.
Succession, season 2
I finally got a chance to catch up with the Roy family.
McMillions
This six-part series looks at the McDonald’s Monopoloy game scandal that broke in 2001.