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The Force is not Strong with Rise of Skywalker

Faced with the daunting task of ending the entire series, this one plays it safe but boring. Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker Likes: Set design, some practical alien effects and some nice lightsaber action. Dislikes: I really wonder if Star Wars can evolve past the three same families in the galaxy. BottomContinue reading “The Force is not Strong with Rise of Skywalker”

Christmas with Klaus

Advertisements undersell this surprisingly well-crafted animated film. Klaus Likes: Blend of traditional and new animation techniques is truly unique. Dislikes: Pop songs in the soundtrack cheapen the emotional moments. Bottom Line: It’s on Netflix, why not give it a shot? 3.5 out of 5. ◆◆◆⬖◇ By Jacob Schermerhorn When I first saw the advertisements forContinue reading “Christmas with Klaus”

Let Parasite Worm its Way into your Heart

Equal parts humor and thriller in a movie I promise you’ve never seen before. Likes: The humorous and thrilling aspects hide deep themes of class division. Dislikes: I don’t mind subtitles personally, but some people don’t like to read Bottom Line: Let this movie take you for a wild ride. 5 out of 5. ◆◆◆◆◆Continue reading “Let Parasite Worm its Way into your Heart”

A Beautiful Day at the Movies

Because that’s the thing, right? Fred Rogers was a weird guy. Likes: The weirder choices in this film keep it from becoming too saccharin. Dislikes: More examination of Mister Rogers and his mystique please. Bottom Line: Come for Mister Rogers, stay for Fred. 3.5 out of 5. ◆◆◆⬖◇ By Jacob Schermerhorn Let’s get one thingContinue reading “A Beautiful Day at the Movies”

Jojo Rabbit thinks Hitler is a Laughing Matter

And I agree. Let’s dance and laugh to this charming movie. Likes: Taika Watiti’s unique voice is both hilarious and heart tugging. Dislikes: Adult Nazi redemptive arc muddies the thematic waters a bit. Bottom Line: Guys, it’s okay to laugh at Hitler. He’ll get over it. 4.5 out of 5. ◆◆◆◆⬖ By Jacob Schermerhorn TwoContinue reading “Jojo Rabbit thinks Hitler is a Laughing Matter”

Zombieland Doubletap is searching for Brains

With less nuance than the first movie, the sequel can still be a good time when it embraces its bizarreness Zombieland 2: Doubletap Likes: Zany weird comedic bits and zombie killing action. Dislikes: One note characters that are stuck in a 2009 mindset. Bottom Line: I mean it’s a sequel to a movie that cameContinue reading “Zombieland Doubletap is searching for Brains”