“Beast” is a decent movie that could have been better.

 Synopsis: A father and his two teenage daughters find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the Savanna has but one apex predator. Director: Baltasar Kormakur Stars: Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley, Leah Jeffries, Iyana Halley I love lions. This isn’t the first review I’ve started with

“Orphan: First Kill” passes the baton to the original film quite well

 Synopsis: After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Director: William Brent Bell Stars: Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland Over a decade ago, we were introduced to a character named Esther in the film

“Emily the Criminal” is the story of what one person will do to survive.

 Synopsis: Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences. Director: John Patton Ford Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Bernardo Badillo When I think of Aubrey Plaza, I

Movie review: West Side Story

 Synopsis: An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez Do you think Steven Spielberg has a checklist?