Josh Lezmi

From Broadway spectaculars turned into movie musicals to horror comedy sequels decades in the making, 2024 is shaping up to be quite a year for cinema. Whether you’re into sci-fi sagas, teenage cliques, or twisted tales, we’ve got you covered with the most highly anticipated movies coming to theaters in the new year.  ‘Wicked’ | […]

With Christmas and New Year’s celebrations fading in our rearview mirrors, the next major (ultra-commercialized) holiday on the horizon is Valentine’s Day. So, whether you’ve got a special someone to head to the movies with or you like wallowing in your loneliness while watching others fall head over heels in love, here are some must-see […]

Are you a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Do super soldiers, witches, and Iron-clad egotists get your heart pumping? Do jacked musclemen with testosterone spilling from their pores and quippy remarks tucked up their sleeves quench your superhero thirsts? How about Jersey City preadolescents who can manipulate photonic energy (did we get the science […]

Surviving against all odds. Fighting against discrimination and inequality. Confronting your past to ensure a brighter future. Selfless devotion to a cause. If you’re in need of an inspirational movie to kick off the new year, we’ve got you covered. ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ | 2006 | Prime Video The Pursuit of Happyness stars Will […]

From inspiring biopics to romantic comedies and mysterious dramas, Netflix has a handful of highly-anticipated originals streaming in January. It’s time to grab the popcorn, get under the covers, and start streaming as the temperatures drop.  ‘Society of the Snow’ | January 4, 2024 When a Rugby team’s flight crashes on a glacier in the […]

The Exorcist, which premiered on December 26, 1973, remains one of the most influential and memorable horror movies of all time. Based on the novel of the same name by William Friedkin, the story brought a new level of graphic depiction to the supernatural horror subgenre. Exploring themes of good vs. evil and the role […]

When it comes to adapting books into movies, there’s often a bit of controversy leading up to the film, during its run, and afterward. It’s not as good as the book. It changed too much. It can’t compete because there’s too much to explore in a single movie. Inner dialogue and narration are not synonymous, […]

When it comes to critical evaluation, film connoisseurs tend to look for certain indicators of quality cinema — narrative strength, character development, cinematography, thematic resonance, and so forth. While all these facets — when working in harmony — tend to create a “strong” movie, it’s important to remember that the entertainment factor can exist in […]

Netflix dropped a 24-second teaser for Spaceman on December 19.  An original film from the streamer, the title stars Adam Sandler as Jakub Procházka — an astronaut who has fled his home to embark on a perilous and ambitious mission.  The teaser opens with a long shot of Sandler walking in a spacesuit through swampy […]

You’ve Got Mail remains one of the most beloved rom-coms to come from a decade overflowing with genre competitors — Notting Hill, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Clueless, Pretty Woman, Shakespeare in Love, The Wedding Singer, and so on forevermore. The film follows a struggling boutique bookseller (Meg Ryan) and the owner of a corporate Foxbooks […]

Wonka, penned as a prequel to the Gene Wilder-led Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, is yet another movie musical overwrought with big-budget CGI and intricately choreographed dance sequences that boast maximum dazzle yet minimal deft. Made-up words allow for juvenile rhyme schemes, which, even in the hands of Timothée Chalamet’s unwavering wide-eyed wonder and […]

Who’s the Boss premiered on September 20, 1984, and would go on to air for eight seasons until 1992. The premise was simple: down-on-his-luck single father and former MLB star Tony Micelli (Tony Danza) leaves New York behind to give his daughter a shot at a better, black-eye-less life in the Connecticut suburbs. He moves […]

A live-action film adaptation of Mariko Tamaki’s graphic novel Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me is in the works from 13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman, who is set to direct and produce. The Laura Dean adaptation will mark Dorfman’s second time directing with I Wish You All the Best (starring Alexandra Daddario, Cole […]

Sister Act 2 swaps the focus of its predecessor from a sharp and uproarious Whoopi Goldberg to her adolescent pupils in search of their identities. The movie is loaded with more sentiment than slapstick, and critics were quick to condemn the film as a disappointing sequel that lost its way. However, the movie was chock […]

The ending to Leave the World Behind has divided viewers. Perfect or perfunctory? Netflix’s Leave the World Behind, based on the novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, is an apocalyptic sci-fi spook that takes a more myopic approach than many genre predecessors. Rather than featuring major metropolitan chaos, the film is set outside New […]

The Squid Game: The Challenge finale kicked off with three players left in the game that began with 456 competitors: Mai, Phil, and Sam. After receiving fancy-schmancy black and white tuxedos, the trio sat down for a meal consisting of a giant slab of steak and some scallops. Not too shabby following the meager rations […]

Do you swoon over a smooch under the mistletoe? Looking to dive into the romance of a blossoming relationship set to the backdrop of picture-perfect snowflakes and Mariah Carey? Netflix has got you covered with a handful of holiday-themed rom-coms perfect for streaming with a cup of cocoa as the temperature drops outside.  ‘Holidate’ | […]

A little hand-to-hand combat alongside quippy remarks. Physical comedy meets physical excellence. Bickering meets badassery. There’s something about an action comedy that never gets old. They’re lighthearted, high-octane thrill rides that offer up both suspenseful storylines and slapstick buffoonery. Here are our picks for the top ten action comedies streaming on Netflix.  ‘Day Shift’ | […]