Reviews

‘The Greatest Night In Pop’ | Documentary Review

The Greatest Night In Pop Where to Watch: Netflix Directed By: Bao Nguyen Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Quincy Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Kenny Loggins, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles Genre: Documentary Rated TV-MA All media courtesy of Netflix Out on Netflix now is the untold story of one crazy night in Hollywood. The recording of “We…
‘Scrambled’ | Movie Review

Scrambled Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Leah McKendrick Written By: Leah McKendrick Starring: Leah McKendrick, Clancy Brown, Andrew Santino, Ego Nwodim, Yvonne Strahovski Genre: Comedy Rated R All media courtesy of Lionsgate Films Scrambled is written and directed and stars Leah McKendrick as Nellie Robinson, a 30-something who spends her weekends at bridal showers,…
‘Night Swim’ drowns in mediocre storytelling | Review

Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Bryce McGuire Written By: Bryce McGuire, Rod Blackhurst Starring: Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren Genre: Horror, Thriller Rated PG-13 All media courtesy of Universal Pictures SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The 2024 season has begun with Universal Studios and Blumhouse Pictures putting both feet in the…
‘Society of the Snow’ a gripping true story of survival — Netflix Review

From the bone-chilling nights and diminishing resources to a called-off search and rescue leaving the team completely alone, director J. A. Bayona immerses you in the horror of survival in this standout film.Continue reading
‘The Holdovers’ (2023) | Movie Review

The Holdovers Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Alexander Payne Written By: David Hemingson Starring: Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa Genre: Comedy, Drama Rated PG-13 All media courtesy of Focus Features It’s a cold, winter day in December and your family has exhausted all the go-to holiday favorites. While looking through the Christmas…
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ (2023) Movie Review

Five Nights at Freddy’s Where to Watch: Theaters & Peacock Directed By: Emma Tammi Written By: Scott Cawthon (Creator), Seth Cuddeback, Emma Tammi Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller Rated PG-13 All media courtesy of Universal Pictures Five Nights at Freddy’s is based on the very popular video game revolving…
‘Priscilla’ (2023) Movie Review | Patrick Beatty Reviews

Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Sofia Coppola Written By: Sofia Coppola, Sandra Harmon, Priscilla Presley (Based on the Novel) Starring: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen Genre: Biography, Drama, Music Rated R All media courtesy of A24 Priscilla Salt Lake City, UT (ABC4)– Welcome to Graceland, the home of the Presleys, Elvis, and Priscilla. The…
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ (2023) | Movie Review

Killers of the Flower Moon Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Martin Scorsese Written By: Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese, David Grann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone Genre: Crime, Drama, History Rated R All media courtesy of Paramount Pictures Salt Lake City, UT (ABC4)– Martin Scorsese is one of the most prolific and…
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ | Movie Review

Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: David Gordon Green Written By: Peter Sattler, David Gordon Green, Scott Teems Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Nettles, Leslie Odom Jr., Olivia O’Neill, Lidya Jewett Genre: Horror Rated R All media courtesy of Universal Studios NOTE: This piece was written/aired during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the…
‘Loki’ Season 2 | Episodes 1-4 Review

Where to Watch: Disney + Directed By: Kate Herron, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Tara Strong, Jonathan Majors, Ke Huy Quan, Gugu Mbatha-Raw Genre: Sci-Fi, Superhero Rated TV-14 All media courtesy of Disney + SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — MCU Fans have been waiting for the newest season of Loki since…
‘Flora & Son’ Is A Feel-Good Music Romp | Review

Flora & Son Where to Watch: Theaters & Apple TV+ Written & Directed By: John Carney Starring: Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Orén Kinlan Genre: Drama, Music Rated PG-13 All media courtesy of Apple TV + Flora and her son Max do not get along. She’s a single mother carrying the weight of an non supporting…
‘The Flash’ (2023) | Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)

The Flash started production in the early 2014’s, running through director after director, script after script, delayed again and again until the entire DC universe collapsed around it. Now in 2023, it has unintentionally become both an ushering in of a new universe with Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn taking on the head…
‘Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse’ | Movie Review (Spoiler-Free)

Not only does Across the Spiderverse exceed in giving us a bigger story, bigger stakes, better animation, and more Spider-Men than you could imagine, but it manages to contain all of that with an even more compelling story.Continue reading
‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) | Movie Review

Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Rob Marshall Written By: David Magee, Hans Christian Andersen, Ron Clements Starring: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy Rated PG All media courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures Disney Live-Action Remakes have run their course, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still give…
Top 5 Sundance 2023 Films | Patrick Beatty Reviews

It’s the first in-person Sundance Film Festival to happen since January 2020, and the energy and magic of Park City have never felt better. The beauty of The Sundance Film Festival and the films, shorts, and workshops available to the public are special for a number of reasons. Being the start of the year, these…
Puss in Boots, Wildcat, Babylon, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Pale Blue Eye, Glass Onion | ABC4 GTU

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‘Tár’ (2022) | Movie Review- ABC4 Good Things Utah

Directed By: Todd Field Written By: Todd Field Starring: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss Genre: Biography, Drama, Music Rated R for some language and brief nudity All media used courtesy of Focus Pictures Watch Review below!Continue reading
‘Blonde’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Dominik Writers Written By: Dominik Writers Starring: Ana de Armas, Lily Fisher, Julianne Nicholson Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance Rated: NC-17 All media used courtesy of Netflix Ana de Armas star as Marilyn Monroe in a film that over the course of it’s awards campaign has been met with praise and disgust in it’s…
‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ (2022) | Review

Directed By: James Gunn Written By: James Gunn Starring: Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Sean Gunn, Kevin Bacon Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Rated: TV-14 All media used courtesy of Disney + James Gunn and The Guardianettes are back with a new holiday special to rival life day itself. After the events of Avengers Endgame, Peter Quill…
‘Violent Night’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Tommy Wirkola Written By: Pat Casey, Josh Miller Starring: David Harbour, Beverly D’Angelo, John Leguizamo Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime Rated R for strong bloody violence, language throughout and some sexual references All media used courtesy of 87 North It’s time to dust off all of your old Holiday classics to watch with the…
‘Babylon’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Damien Chazelle Written By: Damien Chazelle Starring: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Jean Smart Genre: Comedy, Drama, History Rated R for strong and crude sexual content, graphic nudity, bloody violence, drug use, and pervasive language. All media used courtesy of Paramount Pictures The Glitz of Old Hollywood- But With More Cocaine Damien Chazelle was…
‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Guillermo del Toro Written By: Guillermo del Toro, Patrick McHale, Carlo Collodi Starring: Gregory Mann, Ewan McGregor, Ron Perlman Genre: Animation, Drama, Family Rated: PG All media used courtesy of Netflix 5 years, 1000 days of shooting, and a decades long passion for director Guillermo Del Toro has delivered a new classic telling…
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: James Cameron Written By: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence and intense action, partial nudity and some strong language All media used courtesy of Twentieth Century Studios I was a Senior in High School in…
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Rian Johnson Written By: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama Rated: PG-13 All media used courtesy of Netflix Benoit Blanc is back in a new whodunnit, this time on an immaculate and dreamlike island where friends have gathered for a murder mystery dinner put on by…
‘The Woman King’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Gina Prince-Bythewood Written By: Maria Bello, Dana Stevens Starring: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, John Boyega, Lashana Lynch Genre: Action, Drama, History Rated: PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing material, thematic content, brief language and partial nudity. All media used courtesy of Tristar PicturesContinue reading
‘Bones and All’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Luca Guadagnino Written By: David Kajganich, Camille DeAngelis Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Russell, Mark Rylance Genre: Drama, Horror, Romance Rated: R All media used courtesy of MGMContinue reading
‘The Menu’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Mark Mylod Written By: Seth Reiss, Will Tracy Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Rated: R All media used courtesy of Fox Searchlight How far can ego drive a person? In a room full of the richest and most powerful, Chef Slowik rules with an iron wisk as…
‘Pinocchio, Barbarian, End of the Road’ | ABC4 GTU Friday Films

Well, you can’t always have winners every week, and this week there’s no clear one in this roster. In another attempt to take your money for something you’ve already seen- but worse, Disney’s Pinocchio is out on Disney+. Barbarian, while quickly rising in the horror enthusiasts ranks to be a cult classic, feels like an…
‘Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Bear’ | ABC4 Friday Films

A bit of tv with a bit of movies is NEVER a bad thing. This week we have a hilarious look into the evangelical megachurch pastors in Honk For Jesus. Amazon Prime is looking to expand their reach with a new Lord of The Rings Series, and I talk about one of my favorite streaming…
‘Better Call Saul, She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, I Love My Dad’ | ABC4 GTU Friday Films

It’s a review segment of Law and Love, Better Call Wrapping it’s incredible 5 season series, She-Hulk beginning theirs as well as a premise to a comedy starring Patton Oswalt that’s as funny as it is CRINGE. Oh, and we talk about how I met Batman presenting at the HCA TV Awards. 🙂 No big…
‘Lucky, Bullet Train, Prey, Easter Sunday’ | Friday Films | ABC4 GTU

It is a BIG week for film this week and I’ve got the best picks to tell you whether you should see it, or skip it. Check it out!Continue reading
‘The Gray Man, Nope, The Rehearsal’ | ABC4 GTU Friday Films

Another week of delving into the hot new releases of the week! The Gray Man is you action starter meal. Then we’ll take a trip to Jordan Peele’s Nope, and end with our dessert, the Rehearsal. All three are unique, but are they worth watching?Continue reading
‘The Sea Beast, Thor: Love & Thunder, Fire of Love’ | ABC4 GTU Friday Films July 8th 2022

This weeks reviews were all about love and passion! Fire and Thunder, Beast and Gods. But are they worth watching? Check out my reviews here!Continue reading
‘Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Princess, Elvis’ | ABC4 GTU Friday Films July 1st 2022

Had I known what #Gentleminions trend was about to go down I absolutely would’ve been dressed to the 9’s. In this case, you’ll have to do with some Elvis talk!Continue reading
‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ (2022) | Review

Directed By: George Miller Written By: George Miller, Augusta Gore, A.S. Byatt Starring: Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance Rated: R for some sexual content, graphic nudity and brief violence. All media used courtesy of MGM Dr. Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is an academic that is experiencing hot flashes and seeing mythological creatures.…
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Olivia Newman Written By: Delia Owens, Lucy Alibar Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance Rated: PG-13 for sexual content and some violence including a sexual assault. All media used courtesy of Sony Pictures Where the Crawdads Sing is based on the best-selling novel and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones…
‘RRR’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: S.S. Rajamouli Written By: Vijayendra Prasad, Sai Madhav Burra, Madhan Karky Starring: N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn Genre: Action, Drama Rated: Not Rated All media used courtesy of Netflix, DVV Entertainment 3 hrs and 5 minutes is a long time to commit to a film, but if there is any…
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Taika Waititi Written By: Taika Waititi, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Taika Waititi, Chris Pratt, Tessa Thompson Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, language, some suggestive material and partial nudity. All media used courtesy of Marvel Studios Perhaps ‘Thor: Love and…
‘The Princess’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Le-Van Kiet Written By: Ben Lustig, Jake Thornton Starring: Joey King, Olga Kurylenko, Antoni Davidov Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy Rated: R for strong/bloody violence and some language All media used courtesy of A new Princess story that’s in the vein of Atomic Blonde and a Zack Snyder film. ‘The Princess’ does a very…
‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val Written By: Matthew Fogel, Brian Lynch Starring: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Rated: PG for some action/violence and rude humor All media used courtesy of Universal Pictures I’m shocked that this many directors needed to helm a film that is basically…
‘Elvis’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Baz Luhrmann Written By: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge Genre: Biography, Drama, Music Rated: PG-13 for some violence and strong language All media used courtesy of Warner Brothers Elvis is the newest rockstar biography centered mostly around Elvis Presley and his relationship with his manager,…
‘Brian and Charles’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Jim Archer Written By: David Earl, Chris Hayward Starring: David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey Genre: Comedy Rated: PG for language, mild violence, and smoking All media used courtesy of Focus Features Brian is a socially awkward inventor who makes silly knickknacks from random artifacts. He decides to make a robot from whatever…
‘Lightyear’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Angus MacLane Written By: Jason Headley, Angus MacLane Starring: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Dale Soules, Taika Waititi Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Rated: PG for action/peril All media used courtesy of Disney/Pixar I had reservations about ‘Lightyear’ the moment I knew it was being released. In fact, I had reservations back when Toy Story…
Jurassic World: Dominion, Ms. Marvel, RRR, Benediction | ABC4 GTU Friday Films

It’s another typical Friday Films segment…. except for the whole Dinosaur thing. 😉 Check out my thoughts on Jurassic World: Dominion, Ms. Marvel, RRR, and Benediction below or by going to ABC4.comContinue reading
‘Ms. Marvel’ (2022) | Ep. 1 & 2 Review

Showrunner: Bisha K. Ali Written By: Bisha K. Ali, Sana Amanat Starring: Iman Vellani, Alysia Reiner, Matt Lintz, Bruno Carrelli, Yasmeen Fletcher, Anjali Bhimani, Rish Shah Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Rated: TV-PG All media used courtesy of Disney, Marvel Kamala Khan is your average Marvel nerd, who after putting on mysterious bracelets is able to…
‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Colin Trevorrow Written By: Emily Carmichael, Colin Trevorrow, Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Sam Neil, Jeff Goldblum Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of action, some violence and language, All media used courtesy of Universal Pictures The Jurassic World franchise has its conclusion in ‘Jurassic…
Top Gun: Maverick, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Bob’s Burgers Movie, Stranger Things Season 4 Vol.1 | Friday Films

Check out the newest Friday Films covering Top Gun: Maverick, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Bob’s Burgers Movie, and Stranger Things Season 4 Vol.1! You can watch in the video above or on ABC4.comContinue reading
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ (2022) | Episodes 1 & 2 Review (Spoiler-Free)

Directed By: Deborah Chow Starring: Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Rupert Friend Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Drama Rated: TV-PG All media used courtesy of Disney Set 10 years after Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi is tasked with a new mission while hiding from inquisitors, and without the knowledge that his apprentice Anakin Skywalker is still alive.…
‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Vol. 1 | Review (Spoiler- Free)

Directed By: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer Written By: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror Rated: TV-14 All media used courtesy of Netflix It has finally arrived! Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 1 is the continuation of the series featuring Eleven, Will, Eggos, The Upside-Down, and…
‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ (2022) | Movie Review

Directed By: Loren Bouchard, Bernard Derriman Written By: Nora Smith, Loren Bouchard, Jim Dauterive Stars Starring: H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Dan Mintz Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Rated: PG-13 for rude/suggestive material and language All media used courtesy of 20th Century Studios Allriiiight! New Bob’s Burgers Movie! Had to do my best Linda for the…
Civil War, Invincible S02, Sasquatch Sunset, Sting movie reviews

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Alex Garland is putting you on the front lines in ‘Civil War’, but will you be waiving a white flag and looking for other things to watch? ABC4 film critic Patrick Beatty is hear to tell you what to see and what to skip. Civil War Where to Watch:…
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Season 2 — interviews with Fraggles Mokey and Red (EXCLUSIVE)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Season 2 is premiering on Apple TV+ March 29, and is set to feature the returning cast of Jim Henson creatures from Season One as well as the original series which debuted back in 1983. This season, the focus is on teaching kids…
‘Napoleon’ Is Ridley Scott’s Multiverse of Madness | See It or Skip It

Napoleon It’s hard to know the truth about history when it’s not completely documented. That’s the case with a lot of Napoleon Bonaparte’s life, who rose to power during the French Revolution. I first knew him as friend of Bill & Ted while on their excellent adventure screaming down a waterslide and cursing out bowling…
Why ‘Poor Things’ Will Win Emma Stone an Oscar | Movie Review

Poor Things Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Yorgos Lanthimos Written By: Tony McNamara, Alasdair Gray Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe Genre: Romance, Sci-Fi Rated R All media courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures Director Yorgos Lathimos makes some of modern cinema’s most beautiful, horrific, and experimental films. Every film is a unique story…
Did ‘The Marvels’ Go Higher, Further, Faster? | See It or Skip It Review

The Marvels Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Nia DaCosta Written By: Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, Elissa Karasik Starring: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Rated PG-13 All media courtesy of Marvel Studios Salt Lake City, UT (ABC4) – The Marvels is the…
‘It’s a story about women’: Lulu Wang on her new Prime Video series ‘Expats’

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Premiering this week on Prime Video, “Expats” is the new series from “The Farewell” director Lulu Wang. ABC4 film critic Patrick Beatty spoke with director Lulu Wang as well as actors Brian Tee and Jack Huston about taking on the subject matter and what inspired them to want to…
‘Echo’ teases a new level of brutality in the MCU | Review- See It or Skip It

Where to Watch: Disney+, Hulu Directed By: Catriona McKenzie, Sydney Freeland Written By: Marion Dayre, Josh Feldman, Steven Judd, Ken Kristensen, Ellen Morton, Amy Rardin, Chantelle Wells Starring: Alaqua Cox, Devery Jacobs, Vincent D’Onofrio, Zahn McClarnon Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime Rated TV-MA All media courtesy of Marvel Studios Marvel Studios has made its 2024 debut…
‘There’s so many tools that you get to use as an actor’: Maisie Williams on transforming into Catherine Dior in ‘The New Look’

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Maisie Williams said she went through a big transformation — from her accent to her weight — for her most recent role in Apple TV’s film “The New Look.” “The New Look” is a fascinating story following the fashion icon Christian Dior (played by Ben Mendelsohn) showing the horrors…
Monkey Man, The First Omen, Girls State Reviews | See It or Skip It

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Do you want a hard-hitting action thriller starring Dev Patel, or perhaps a horrifying prequel to The Omen? ABC4 Film Critic Patrick Beatty lets us know what to see and what to skip this weekend. Monkey Man Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Dev Patel Written By: Paul Angunawela,…
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Steve Martin, Gene Wilder Documentaries | See It or Skip It

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Will you be monkey-ing around with the new Godzilla and Kong film, or staying at home with some insightful documentaries? ABC4 Film Critic Patrick Beatty tells us what to see and what to skip! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Where to Watch: Theaters Directed By: Adam Wingard Written…