Nov 20“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) ReviewWritten by Victor DeBonis A few weeks have passed since I first watched “Killers of the Flower Moon” as directed by one of the most remarkable of cinematic storytellers, Martin Scorsese. As the tragic, emotionally powerful story unfolded through its span of 3 hours and 26 minutes, I found myself…Film10 min readFilm10 min read
Oct 29“The Addams Family” (1991) ReviewWritten by Victor DeBonis When I was about 5 or 6 years old, the Blockbuster store about 10 minutes away from our Houston childhood home was a beloved spot of ours to visit and re-visit. There weren’t any smaller video stores in the area for my family to visit for…Film11 min readFilm11 min read
Jul 23“Oppenheimer” Review (2023)Written by Victor DeBonis It wasn’t until the midway point that I mentally paused to reflect on my journey in film and Christopher Nolan’s part in it and what this film says about his craft and his place amidst other filmmakers. I was first introduced to the great talent when…Film10 min readFilm10 min read
Jul 16“Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023) ReviewWritten by Victor DeBonis Increasing the power of a blockbuster franchise is trickier than some may give credit for. While the love for the character or franchise may already have something to work from in terms of a sequel, any artist worth his salt understands the danger of simply repeating…Film9 min readFilm9 min read
Jul 12Thoughts on “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023)Written by Victor DeBonis It brings me joy to inform you that “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is a rather good entry in the franchise. Upon reflection, this installment in the series probably caused some uncertainty with what to expect. With Spielberg stepping away from the director’s chair…Film7 min readFilm7 min read
Jun 17Thoughts on “The Flash” (2023)A Review by Victor DeBonis “The Flash” is a movie that has a few interesting ideas and neat bits but is ultimately a muddled and honestly frustrating experience. The production of this film was reportedly a nightmare and was constantly delayed, and this project was passed on from director to…Film9 min readFilm9 min read
Jun 11Quick Thoughts on “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (2023)A Review by Victor DeBonis “Rise of the Beasts” is a decent action-fantasy movie for family audiences, providing likable characters and some thoroughly satisfying and well-filmed action. Initially, I wasn’t sure if I was going to see this movie because I’m not going to mince words: I can’t stand Michael…Film Reviews7 min readFilm Reviews7 min read
Jun 3Thoughts on “Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse” (2023)A Review by Victor DeBonis “Across the Spiderverse” is a rare type of film, indeed. It genuinely challenges me to my core, and it does so in the best possible way. This film isn’t the first to accomplish this by any means. There is a wealth of superhero media out…Film8 min readFilm8 min read
May 31Quick Reflection on “Yellowjackets” Season 2Written by Victor DeBonis I might need to reflect on this some more as time goes on, but, although I’m not sure, yet, if this season narratively clicks as well as the first one, I absolutely loved Season 2 of the show. Elijah Wood is fantastic in this as a…Streaming5 min readStreaming5 min read
May 28Thoughts on “The Little Mermaid” (2023)Written by Victor DeBonis I can say with certainty that the 2023 “Little Mermaid” remake, while not quite working as a whole, is far from the worst of the live-action Disney remakes. I should take a moment and state that I absolutely love the original animated movie from 1989. While…Film8 min readFilm8 min read
