Review: ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Doesn’t Quite Rise to the Top

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (dir. Steven Caple Jr.) is an anticipated addition to the Transformers franchise that serves as both a prequel to the 2007 Transformers (dir. Michael Bay) and to the 2018 smash hit Bumblebee (dir. Travis Knight). It largely focuses on the Autobots, once again led by Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen), as they attempt to save Earth once again from the Decepticons with the help of some new technorganic beings and human friends including military veteran electronics expert Noah Diaz (Anthony Ramos) and artifact researcher Elena Wallace (Dominique Fishback).

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Review: ‘The King of Staten Island’ Teaches Some Hearty Lessons

Based on the real-life comedian Pete Davidson, Judd Apatow’s sixth feature film, The King of Staten Island, finds its protagonist, Scott (Pete Davidson), growing up on Staten Island while being unable to accept his father’s death in the 9/11 attacks. Now that he’s a young adult who spends his time smoking weed and dreaming of becoming a tattoo artist, he must deal with his sister (Maude Apatow) going away to college and his mother (Marisa Tomei) getting a new boyfriend (Bill Burr) as well as confronting his own inner turmoil. Continue reading “Review: ‘The King of Staten Island’ Teaches Some Hearty Lessons” →

Review: ‘Big Time Adolescence’ might be Pete Davidson’s Big Break

This spring season of movies has started out with Hulu’s Big Time Adolescence. Big Time Adolescence might just prove that comedian turned actor Pete Davidson is ready for comedic roles in film. Big Time Adolescence is directed by Jason Orley and stars Pete Davidson, Griffin Gluck, Machine Gun Kelly, and Jon Cryer. Continue reading “Review: ‘Big Time Adolescence’ might be Pete Davidson’s Big Break” →