Pulling Focus | Molly's Game (Just the Tip Movie Review)

Molly Bloom went from competitive skiing to running a high stakes poker game to being investigate by the FBI. Then she wrote a book about it. Then Aaron Sorkin wrote and directed a film about it. Poker, mobsters, skiing, and Michael Cera being a dick- this film has it all.

This is my review of Molly's Game!

Starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Jeremy Strong,Chris O'Dowd, Brian d'Arcy James, and Bill Camp. Directed by by Aaron Sorkin.

Pulling Focus | The Disaster Artist (Just the Tip Movie Review)

When Greg Sestero and Tommy Wiseau meet, the result is a terrible film that inexplicably becomes a cultural phenomenon.  And also, tuxedo football.

This is my review of The Disaster Artist!

Starring James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogan,  Ari Graynor, Alison Brie, Paul Scheer, Josh Hutcherson, Zac Efron, and Megan Mullally.  Directed by by James Franco.

Pulling Focus | The Room (Half, Half, Whole Movie Review)

Love it or hate it, The Room has made an undeniable cultural impact. But what's really going on here? This review contains some spoilers!!!

This is my review of The Room!

Starring Tommy Wiseau, Greg Sestero, Juliette Danielle, Philip Haldiman, and Dan Janjigian. Directed by Tommy Wiseau.

Pulling Focus | The Shape of Water (Just the Tip Movie Review)

A mute janitor working at a top secret government facility forms a bond with one of the "assets" housed there. A retro aesthetic compliments this fish out of water fairytale. Also, some timely social commentary, and some pie.

This is my review of The Shape of Water!

Starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, and David Hewlett. Directed by by Guillermo del Toro.

Pulling Focus | Raw (Just the Tip Movie Review)

Justine, a vegetarian just starting veterinary college, eats meat as part of a hazing ritual, which causes her to develop a dangerous craving.  Also, Revenge of the Nerds and a little bit of Brazilian wax.

This is my review of Raw!

Starring Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella, Joana Preiss, and Laurent Lucas.  Directed by by Julia Ducournau.

Pulling Focus | Justice League (Just the Tip Movie Review)

The band finally gets together as Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg, and Superman attempt to stop a new and powerful foe from destroying the Earth as we know it.  Also, I find a way to work Stargate Atlantis into the conversation.

This is my review of Justice League!

Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher.  Directed by by Zack Snyder.

Pulling Focus | Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (Just the Tip Movie Review)

In his follow up to Man of Steel, Zack Snyder introduces us to an older, more weathered Batman.  This time around, the Dark Knight doesn't seem to like the cut of Superman's jib.  It's Ben Affleck vs Henry Cavill in an epic chin-off!

This is my review of Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice!

Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, and Jessie Eisenberg.  Directed by Zack Snyder.

Pulling Focus | Man of Steel (Half, Half, Whole Movie Review)

This is Zack Snyder's origin story of Superman, from Kal-El to Clark.  Let's leap tall buildings together.  This review contains some spoilers!!!

This is my review of Man of Steel!

Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Meloni.  Directed by Zack Snyder.

Pulling Focus | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Just the Tip Movie Review)

A mother rents three billboard to mess with local police, hoping to inspire them to solve her daughter's murder.  Let's laugh uncomfortable together.

This is my review of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri!

Starring Frances McDormand, Caleb Landry Jones, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Abbie Cornish, and Peter Dinklage.  Directed by Martin McDonagh.

Pulling Focus | Brigsby Bear (Just the Tip Movie Review)

Brigsby Bear Adventures is a educational children's show, and James is it's biggest fan.  But what happens when things aren't as they seem?  James will have to finish the story himself.

This is my review of Brigsby Bear!

Starring Kyle Mooney, Mark Hamill, Greg Kinnear, Jane Adams, Matt Walsh, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Claire Danes, and Kate Lyn Sheil.  Directed by Dave McCary.

Thor: Ragnarok (Just the Tip Movie Review)

Thor is back!  And he must defeat is sister, Hela, before she enslaves the universe.  Also, he has to duke it out with Hulk.

This is my review of Thor: Ragnarok!

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum, Mark Ruffalo, Tessa Thompson, Idris Elba, and Matt Damon (I kid).  Directed by Taika Waititi.

Blade Runner 2049 (Just the Tip Movie Review)

Thirty years after the original Blade Runner, we get the sequel we always wanted.  Or did we?  Here's my Just the Tip review of Blade Runner 2049.

This is my review of Blade Runner 2049!

Starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas, Robin Wright, Jared Leto, Lennie James, Mackenzie Davis, and Dave Bautista.  Directed By Denis Villeneuve.