February 23, 2019 – Mat's Entertainment

Final film in 'How to Train Your Dragon' trilogy provides a satisfying and endearing conclusion

Final film in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ trilogy provides a satisfying and endearing conclusion

Final film in 'How to Train Your Dragon' trilogy provides a satisfying and endearing conclusion The "How to Train Your Dragon" movie franchise has staked…

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February 23, 2019

The novelty has worn off, but there are still good times to be had with 'The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part'

Movie Reviews

The novelty has worn off, but there are still good times to be had with ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’

The novelty has worn off, but there are still good times to be had with 'The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part' Nobody really saw…

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February 23, 2019

Timeless musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' still finds new ways to impress

Theater Reviews

Timeless musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ still finds new ways to impress

Timeless musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' still finds new ways to impress It's tough to get more iconic than "Fiddler on the Roof" when it…

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February 23, 2019

‘The Lion King’ still feels the love
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“The Lion King” is a fantastic stage musical, but not because of the songs or the story. Oh sure, those are very good, but Disney …Read More »
Return to the Danger Zone with ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
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Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. As a man of a certain age, the movie “Top Gun” was a vital touchstone for my generation. …Read More »
‘Locked In’ gets locked up
May 27, 2022
Simple is usually better when it comes to thrillers. If you start spending more time trying to figure out the plot or character motivations and …Read More »
Downton Abbey ushers in ‘A New Era’
May 20, 2022
The wall separating movies and television used to stand ironclad and everyone knew what belonged on either side. Today the wall is gone and nobody …Read More »
A strange trip into the ‘Multiverse of Madness’
May 4, 2022
Dr. Strange occupies probably the craziest corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s a sorcerer who flies thanks to a magic cloak and on the …Read More »
‘Beneath the Banyan Tree’ shows the beauty and pain of family relationships
April 21, 2022
Family can be difficult. Emotional baggage can be passed down through the generations like a piece of furniture, and if you throw in some cross-cultural …Read More »
Don’t throw away your shot to see ‘Hamilton’
April 14, 2022
There’s not much to say about “Hamilton” that hasn’t already been said. The musical phenomenon has reached peak cultural saturation to the point that more …Read More »
You can’t stop ‘Hairspray’
April 6, 2022
“Hairspray” is one of those musicals that has gotten better with age. It debuted on Broadway 20 years ago and is one of the few …Read More »
‘Morbius’ kinda sucks
April 3, 2022
It’s tough to argue with the success of Marvel Studios, who spent the past decade dominating the box office. But even more than the financial …Read More »
‘The Isssue With Elvis’ has a heart as big as its’ budget is small
March 31, 2022
I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for micro-budget movies. These clear labors of love are typically much more admirable for their dedication to …Read More »