When I was a kid, I loved magic. Both the spells in the fantasy worlds of J. R. R. Tolkein and Dungeons & Dragons and the more “real” form, particularly tricks and illusions. Unfortunately, it is a skill that requires effort, practice, and commitment – things I really suck at. In contrast, the motivated kids in Disney’s Magic Camp all have a better trick up their sleeves. They attend the “Institute of Magic,” a summer camp to learn the art of illusions, stage magic, and close-up magic. Continue reading “Review: ‘Magic Camp’ is Magically Mediocre”
Review: ‘Jexi’ is a Shallow Look at Big Tech’s Big Problems
Someone being in love with their phone sounds normal, and can be laughed off easily. But your phone being in love with you sounds absurd. Jexi, directed by John Lucas and Scott Moore of Bad Moms fame, uses that kind of mentality to create an eclectic look at phone addiction. Unfortunately, the film is consistently reluctant to be realistic despite being set in the real world.
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