Movie Reviews

Dateworthy? “Night School”
Oct 19 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is “Night School” worth a weekend date night? Maybe. If you’re cool with two hours of silliness that has hit-or-miss laughs but lovable characters, this will make for fun date night fun. But if you’re looking for artistic qualities to...
Dateworthy? “Bad Times At the El Royale”
Oct 12 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is “Bad Times at the El Royale” worth a date night? Yes! “Bad Times” is a terrific twist on the “Pulp Fiction” formula of clever characters in fun criminal situations. But what makes it truly great for Catholics is...
Dateworthy? “Life Itself”
Oct 05 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is “Life Itself” worth a weekend date night? Yes! This beautifully written and performed film is from Dan Fogelman. He’s the creator of the hit TV series “This Is Us.” The new film, “Life Itself” has all the ...
Dateworthy? “A Simple Favor”
Sep 21 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is “A Simple Favor” worth a weekend date night? NO. The film is an attempt at a Hitchcockian thriller by director Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids,” “Spy”). It follows a seemingly naïve woman trying to solve the disappearance of her myste...
Dateworthy? “BlacKkKlansman”
Aug 10 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is Spike Lee’s explosive come back film “BlacKkKlansman” worth a date night this weekend? Maybe. The movie is a major Oscar contender for sure. But it’s a mix of dark comedy with heavy subject matter involving racism and anti...
Dateworthy? “Equalizer 2”
Jul 27 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is “Equalizer 2” worth a trip to the theater on a date night? Eh, maybe. The sequel to Denzel Washington’s 2014 action-movie hit does feature a universally appealing star playing a sympathetic former CIA agent. He uses his skills at inv...
Dateworthy? “Skyscraper”
Jul 13 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is “Skyscraper” worthy of a weekend date night? Yes! The film ridiculously over-the-top in its action-movie heroics and insane stunts. However, Dwayne Johnson’s latest is rooted in his love of his wife and young kids. He’s determi...
Dateworthy? “Ant-man and the Wasp”
Jul 07 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is “Ant-man and the Wasp” worth a weekend date night with your love? Absolutely! The second film in the series focuses on the tiny superhero and pairs him with female tiny titan the Wasp. The directors added a fun kick of romance and bant...
Dateworthy? “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”
Jun 30 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” worth a date night this weekend? Yes! The fifth movie involving genetically engineered dinosaurs rampaging against humans isn’t quite as perfect as the first “Jurassic World,”” but ...
Dateworthy? ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
Jun 15 2018By Carl Kozlowski
Is ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ worth a Friday night movie night? Yes! The film is the origin story of one of film history’s most iconic characters, Han Solo. It offers an inventive setup for his colorful escapades, including clever first ...