'Nyad' (2023): Just Keep Swimming
This inspiring true story falls nothing short of filling the audience with a passion to strive for their wildest dreams.

In the far-reaching labyrinth of the New York City streets, life can be tough. Especially if you're not exactly sure where you fit in. Meet Charles Pavolski, just another Polack from Jersey, whose greatest achievement was 4th place in the potato sack race finals at Seashore Day Camp. Age 9. On the brink of a network deal, life finally seems to be falling into place for the young film student. There's only one problem. He doesn't think so. Sacrificing his integrity in a world of reality TV, Charles feels trapped. Breaking free, he kicks in a door to the underbelly of the city on a hunt for his missing mentor. Embarking on this journey of self-discovery will change the course of his life forever.
This inspiring true story falls nothing short of filling the audience with a passion to strive for their wildest dreams.
Unknown Origins promises a cool spin on superheroes and serial killers, but ultimately delivers cheap comedy.
An animated short film that never gets old, especially with iconic characters from the Disney series.
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.
Despite everything it was capable of, all of these poor choices strung together amount to nothing more than a counter-productive film.