Kaitlyn Booth Archives

Onward is a love letter to all things classic fantasy and D&D but it's also one of those universal stories about how far you would go to see someone

The Invisible Man takes a classic movie monster and revamps it for the modern age while also being a very good thriller.   Director: Leigh Whannell

The Gentlemen is a return to form for Guy Ritchie movies and while all of that works the casual racism sprinkled throughout the entire movie just cannot

Cats is a strange beast to begin with, but the combination of strange CGI makes the translation from stage to screen even worse. Director: Tom Hooper

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker features some very strange pacing, odd structure, and is likely the least cinematic of the new era of films but still

Ford v Ferarri is thrilling, energetic, funny, heartwarming, and everything that you would expect from one of the best movies of the entire year.

Charlie's Angels might not have a lot on its mind but it is a fun and entertaining female-centric action that we ladies don't have nearly enough of.

Frozen 2 is a deeper and darker sequel that is technically better than the first one but doesn't feel like the game-changer that Frozen was. Directors:

Midway is, unfortunately, a rather mid-tier World War II movie that makes the Battle of Midway feel oddly secondary in a movie bearing its name. Director:

Jojo Rabbit aims to tackle the difficult subject matter blind devotion and a coming-of-age film with grace and comedic flair that just works. Director:

Doctor Sleep is a slow-moving and but fantastic return to the world of The Shining that relies on a fantastic world-building and atmosphere instead of

Joker is desperate to be a different and profound comic book movie but in the end, it is dull and limp that doesn't have anything interesting to say.

Terminator: Dark Fate might not be the most impressive return to form but it's an entertaining enough action movie with some fun performances.

Hustlers is a glorious mix of sex and scandal while telling an absolutely insane "rob from the rich" story.

The Goldfinch is a boring slog of a film where it non-linear storytelling somehow makes it even more incoherent.

Pennyworth is surprisingly funny with plenty of great action and a real sense of style.

FOX's "Prodigal Son" might not have the most original concept but the devil is in the details and the details of this show have some promise...

While there is certainly the awkwardness that usually comes from a pilot and everyone settling into their roles, The CW's "Batwoman" has potential...

The Lion King is a technical marvel unlike anything you've seen but is more or less a shot for shot remake of the original animated movie.

Spider-Man: Far From Home is the perfect way to end the third phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; with humor and a ton of heart.

Dark Phoenix is yet another underwhelming entry in the X-Men franchise as the series ends on a low note.

Avengers: Endgame manages the impossible task of being a satisfying, emotional, and funny ending to a decade of storytelling.

Dumbo isn't a complete disaster of a movie but aside from some lovely looking cinematopgraphy the movie is generally a big mess.

Shazam! is one of the best movies DC has made; endlessly entertaining, a ton of heart while making plenty of meta-commentary on the superhero genre.

Captain Marvel masterfully blends high concept science fiction with a kick-ass female superhero that is a perfect blend of Superman and Top Gun.

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is a heartwarming and satisfying conclusion to a series that has defined an entire generation of young people.

Alita: Battle Angel features some stunningly gorgeous visuals but stumbles when it comes to pacing and structure.

The Great Hack is too long but it's a large information dump about Cambridge Analytica and the world we live in where data is the most valuable resource.

Paradise Hills is one of the most visually beautiful movies of the festival but the strange plot will make it extremely divisive.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile aims to put a new spin on one of the most famous serial killers but instead loses focus in the latter half.