Dreamworks' response to Lilo & Stitch.
đżFILM GRADE: B-
Home is a cute, charming film that certainly has its moments, but it also feels like a missed opportunity for DreamWorks to really push the boundaries of animated storytelling. The movie centers on the Boov, an alien species that attempts to take over Earth, and follows the unlikely friendship between Oh, a quirky and lovable Boov, and Tip, a strong-willed young girl voiced by Rihanna.
Jim Parsons voices Oh, and let meâŚ
Illiteracy is not a joke Jim, 21% of Americans suffer every year.
đFILM GRADE: B
This movie is just adorable. Winnie the Pooh is short and sweetâdefinitely made for kids, but as a first-grade teacher, I couldnât help but see how perfect it is for that age group. The film naturally weaves in educational moments related to ELA concepts like spelling, writing, suffixes, and homophones, which made my teacher brain light up. Itâs not often you see an animated filmâŚ
Turns out, ancestral guilt pairs well with awkward cousin bonding.
đżFILM GRADE: B-
Jesse Eisenbergâs sophomore directorial effort, A Real Pain, is a huge step up from the absolute mess that was When You Finish Saving the World. This time around, his storytelling has more heart, depth, and emotional weightâsomething his first film completely lacked. While A Real Pain still has its flaws, it proves Eisenberg is growing as a filmmaker and storyteller.
The film follows cousins David (Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) asâŚ
The upcoming season of Black Mirror has some heavy competition.
âFILM GRADE: A-
Companion is the kind of thriller that hooks you early and never lets go. Itâs sharp, suspenseful, and eerily reminiscent of Black Mirrorâwhich, as a fan of that series, I mean as a high compliment. While itâs not a full-fledged horror film (so donât expect jump scares), it delivers a chilling, violent edge that keeps the tension thick from start to finish. Â
At its core, Companion is moreâŚ
