Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters: Afterlife; Better when spooky than comedic, w/its teenage quartet in place of 4 men/women. Dynamic works well, but 3rd act seems stitched together w/much left on cutting room floor. Grace & Rudd are especially enjoyable, fresh aspects fare better than nostalgia; B

Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke; Slow moving homoerotic existential Christ parable speaks to the mixed bag this film is. Talent involved is undeniable but for every stylish shot & superbly subtle performance there’s a heavy handed oddly framed head scratcher. Would rather read than watch this; C+

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski; Cult films always seem to mean more to devout followers than the average film viewer. Coens’ insane cadre of characters make for a fun diversion but it’s not nearly as hilarious or profound as many proclaim. Some great laughs and inexplicable performances; B