In “Gemini Man,” Ang Lee gives us the tale of a retired hitman being chased by his clone. It is a mirroring, one Will Smith versus another and it works well. In “I See You,” we get a half a… Read More ›
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Movie Review: “Bad Boys for Life”
The new entry in the “Bad Boys” franchise, “Bad Boys for Life,” does not feature Michael Bay at the helm. Even so, the man known for his particular brand of action—affectionately or not, known as “Bayhem”—is certainly in evidence here… Read More ›
Movie Review: “Gemini Man”
Writing about “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” I stated, ” The changes to the language of cinema Ang Lee has made with this work are not yet fully understood, nor codified.” I further referred to the movie as “an oddity.” Here… Read More ›
Will Smith is one All-Powerful Genie
Some may have balked at the notion of taking on the role of the Genie in Disney’s live-action “Aladdin.” Robin Williams voiced the role to perfection in the animated movie and that could easily cause folks to stay away. Happily,… Read More ›
Movie Review: “Men in Black: International”
A movie can succeed in any number of ways. There are movies that succeed with their plot. There are movies that succeed with their visuals. There are movies that succeed with their characters. There are movies that succeed with the… Read More ›
Movie Review: "Suicide Squad" (2016)
David Ayer’s “Suicide Squad” (2016) begins by introducing the audience to Deadshot (Will Smith) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie). Then, before long, we are introduced to them again. It is an awkward double-opening, giving the movie a very unfinished feel,… Read More ›
Movie Review: "Concussion" (2015)
Football is dangerous. There is just no way to think that it isn’t, no matter how many pads someone wears. It flies in the face of logic to think that someone can be hit repeatedly for decades on end and… Read More ›
“Lass is More” Hates Guilty Pleasures but loves "Bad Boys"
We at “Lass is More” hate the term “guilty pleasure.” We find it repugnant. Have the courage of your conviction. If you want to watch nothing but “Real Housewives” for the rest of your life, stand up and say you… Read More ›