Category: Movies

So there I am. Minding my own business. Then, out of nowhere, I get a request from my mother. “Watch Harold and Maude,” she says. “It’s one of my favorite movies. I’ll pay you twenty bucks if you do.” I love my mother. I love twenty bucks. And I love movies. So, that night, as…

This is it. The final Illumination animated movie. Our marathon is finally reaching it’s end. We won’t need to talk about this studio again until the Mario movie comes out. Thank. God! *Sobs in relief in the corner* After the events of the first movie, all the cast work at the same theater together. When…

One thing I kind of appreciated about the first Secret Life of Pets movie was its relative focus and simplicity. It may not have been all that original or compelling, but at least it knew what it was doing and didn’t waste your time. Guess what the second movie did? Max and Duke’s owner, Katie,…

One of my biggest and most consistent complaints about these Illumination movies has always been the music. It’s always been lazy and generic, adding little to the movie. It’s a shame; music is such an important cornerstone to film. A good soundtrack can really elevate a story! Going into Sing, I was pretty anxious. How…