Joe PinesPADDINGTON (2014) — A family film worth Peru-singPADDINGTON is delightful: approachable for all ages, light but not lightweight, shot with style, and cuddly like a teddy bear.3 min read·Feb 20, 2022----
Joe PinesFOOLS’ PARADE (1971) — Foolishly forgottenFOOLS’ PARADE is both a funny, inspiring film and an unjustly overlooked piece of West Virginia history.3 min read·Feb 17, 2022----
Joe PinesAVATAR (2009) — All glow, no glow-upThirteen years later, AVATAR is like a mediocre video game: dated graphics, cheesy dialogue, and a bland story.3 min read·Feb 13, 2022----
Joe PinesGOLGO 13: THE PROFESSIONAL (1983) — Bloody boringGOLGO 13: THE PROFESSIONAL is a film straight 14-year-old boys might enjoy, but for everyone else, it’s a historical curiosity at best.3 min read·Jan 27, 2022----
Joe PinesTHE ONION MOVIE (2008) — Raw, uncut, and uncaramelizedFans of news satire and absurd humor should watch THE ONION MOVIE at least once — as long as they’re prepared for discomfort.3 min read·Jan 23, 2022----
Joe PinesMULAN: RISE OF A WARRIOR (2009) — Fine China filmmakingA few hiccups aside, MULAN: RISE OF A WARRIOR is an arresting, exciting, and stylish adaptation of a classic Chinese story.3 min read·Jan 20, 2022----
Joe PinesGORILLAS IN THE MIST (1988) — A mist opportunityThe real story of Dian Fossey is almost certainly more riveting than this movie.3 min read·Jan 9, 2022----
Joe PinesLUCA (2021) — Jump in, the water’s fineAnybody familiar with children’s movies knows how this story will pan out. And they won’t mind. LUCA is peak Pixar.3 min read·Jan 6, 2022----
Joe PinesBEE MOVIE (2007) — Don’t believe the buzzWatching BEE MOVIE only makes its success more confusing.3 min read·Jan 2, 2022----
Joe PinesTHE NEW YORK RIPPER (1982) — A not-so-killer serial killer filmStripped of its gore and sex, THE NEW YORK RIPPER is a lackluster murder mystery with generic characters.3 min read·Sep 2, 2021----
