1½ Stars – Cinema from the Spectrum

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Review: A Not-So-Grand Finale For the Skywalker Saga

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

The Skywalker saga meets its finish, but not with a bang.

September 11, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

John Crowley's adaptation of Donna Tartt's novel is a baffling mess.

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

This portrait of the black metal scene tauts itself as being above posers, but doesn't quite show itself to be of much worth either.

September 12, 2018January 13, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Sam Levinson tries so hard to appear progressive, or not. And fails both ways.

September 7, 2018January 13, 2019by Chuck WintersLeave a Comment

Jennifer Garner's in fine form, like she never missed a beat from her Alias days. Shame about the rest of it.

May 7, 2018May 21, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

This film has no clue about its own audience, nor how to handle its silly premise.

Communicates so little beyond its influences, which only serve as a reminder as to what you could be watching instead. (✯½)

The real paradox comes forth in how this was released as is. (✯½)

I like this movie about as much as I like Morrissey himself, and that's not the same level as a Smiths song. (✯½)

January 29, 2018March 12, 2018by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Tailor made for history teachers who can't care enough about their students. (✯½)