Movie Reviews
'The Creator' Movie Review
‘The Creator’ sees director Gareth Edwards back in original sci-fi territory. The new movie, about mankind’s fight against AI, is not, however, quite as unique as it might seem, though it is very good.In theaters on Friday 29th September, ‘The Creator’ represents a return for director Gareth... Read Full Review
'Cassandro' Movie Review
‘Cassandro’ is an understated take on the life of an outsized performer. The biopic of Saúl Armendáriz, who succeeded in changing attitudes for Mexican wrestling, doesn’t quite grapple with all sides of his story, but features a great central performance.Opening in theaters on September 15th... Read Full Review
'Expend4bles' Movie Review
'Expend4bles' is a fresh, fun and action-packed installment of the series. Despite some failed comedic moments, the sequel introduces new characters and a new team dynamic that brings a fresh tone and explosive action sequences.Opening in theaters on September 22nd is ‘Expend4bles,’ which is the... Read Full Review
'A Million Miles Away' Movie Review
‘A Million Miles Away’ chronicles an inspiring true story of a farm worker-turned-astronaut. This biopic of NASA Astronaut José M. Hernández, who dreamed big and –– spoiler alert –– made it happen through grit and determination.Opening in select theaters on September 8th before premiering... Read Full Review
'The Nun II' Movie Review
‘The Nun II’ is a cliché-happy horror that is unlikely to win over many new converts. The latest offering from the ever-expanding ‘Conjuring’ franchise goes through the demonic motions and largely wastes a game cast.Opening in theaters on September 8th, ‘The Nun II’ attempts to wring more... Read Full Review
'A Haunting in Venice' Movie Review
'A Haunting in Venice' is a serviceable yet predictable adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel. Actor/director Kenneth Branagh delivers another solid performance as Hercule Poirot but the movie falters with a predictable outcome to the central mystery. Read Full Review
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3' Movie Review
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ offers more family chaos, but doesn’t marry together. Nia Vardalos steps up to direct (as well as writing and starring as usual) in this third outing for the family franchise which, sadly, feels tired and nearly laugh-free. Read Full Review
'Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose' Movie Review
‘Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose’ is a small-scale mystery movie that lets quirk get in the way of a good story. Simon Pegg stars as real-life parapsychologist, psychoanalyst, journalist and author in the based-on-truth (maybe) tale of a strange creature encounter.In theaters on September 1st,... Read Full Review
'Golda' Movie Review
‘Golda’ feels like it never quite gets under the skin of its real-life title character. Helen Mirren stars as the Israeli Prime Minister, who must deal with her country’s traumatic time in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.Opening in theaters on August 25th, ‘Golda’ is a look at a specific moment in... Read Full Review
'The Equalizer 3' Movie Review
Denzel Washington triumphantly returns as Robert McCall in ‘The Equalizer 3’. Director Antoine Fuqua moves the action to Italy and reunites 'Man on Fire's Dakota Fanning with Denzel for another action-packed installment of the franchise.‘The Equalizer 3,’ which is the third chapter of ‘The... Read Full Review
'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah' Movie Review
‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ sees Adam Sandler feature more of his family to winning, funny effect. Sandler takes a supporting role in the film, which focuses instead on daughter Sunny, playing a teen facing friendship and crush issues.Debuting on Netflix August 25th, ‘You Are So... Read Full Review
'Heart of Stone' Movie Review
‘Heart of Stone’ finds Gal Gadot looking to launch a spy franchise. Gadot stars as Rachel Stone, a special agent dealing with a McGuffin called the Heart, but the movie falters out of the gate with a bland effort.On Netflix now, ‘Heart of Stone’ is an abject lesson in what happens when you really,... Read Full Review
'Strays' Movie Review
‘Strays’ unleashes crude, funny dog comedy that also manages to dig Up some heart. Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, Randall Park and Sofia Vergara are among those lending their voices to dogs in this live-action Phil Lord and Chris Miller-produced movie.In theaters now, ‘Strays’ represents... Read Full Review
'Blue Beetle' Movie Review
‘Blue Beetle’ showcases the journey of a young superhero and his family. 'Blue Beetle' is a solid film debut for DC's superhero, while Xolo Maridueña shines as Jaime Reyes and the movie highlights the importance of family and community.Making his DCU debut, ‘Blue Beetle’ is filled with action,... Read Full Review
'The Last Voyage of the Demeter' Movie Review
‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ has atmospheric chills but also some clunky cargo. Director André Øvredal is behind this new take on Dracula, adapting a chapter of Bram Stoker’s novel for horror on the high seas.In theaters on August 11th, ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ wades into full-on... Read Full Review
'Gran Turismo' Movie Review
‘Gran Turismo’ offers a compelling based-on-truth racing story but still skids into cliches. Neill Blomkamp returns to bigger-budget filmmaking with this movie, which takes a unique approach to adapting a game.Opening in limited release in theaters on August 11th and wide on August 25th, ‘Gran... Read Full Review
'Meg 2: The Trench' Movie Review
‘Meg 2: The Trench’ paddles into even bigger giant shark territory than the original, and provides more Silly Entertainment. Jason Statham is back as diver Jonas Taylor, here dealing with more than one Megalodon in a typically high stakes, low-logic offering.Jason Statham returns as diving expert... Read Full Review
'Shortcomings' Movie Review
‘Shortcomings’ is a middling indie romantic comedy with a few insights into race, culture and love. Actor Randall Park makes his directorial debut with this comedy starring Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki and Tavi Gevinson.This is essentially the story of Ben (Justin H. Min), a struggling filmmaker,... Read Full Review
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' Movie Review
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ gives the iconic characters a fresh start. The Turtles go head-to-head with Superfly in Paramount’s latest animated feature, filled with hilarious dialogue, plenty of action, and a heartfelt story.Striking animation and its rapid dialogue make ‘Teenage... Read Full Review
'Haunted Mansion' Movie Review
Haunted Mansion is a family-friendly thriller and a love letter to the iconic ride. Chilling, fun, and filled with enough Easter eggs to satisfy fans of the popular ride, but ‘Haunted Mansion’ struggles to find its footing in its tone and pace.The popular theme park ride comes to life on the big... Read Full Review
'Oppenheimer' Movie Review
‘Oppenheimer’ is epic filmmaking at it’s finest. Director Christopher Nolan delivers a fascinating and compelling historical biopic with Oscar-worthy performances from Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr.Christopher Nolan has crafted another masterpiece with an epic historical biopic that is as... Read Full Review
'Barbie' Movie Review
`Barbie` is a beautifully directed, charming and funny movie! Director Greta Gerwig creates a subversive tone, while Margot Robbie is perfect as Barbie and Ryan Gosling delivers a hilarious performance as Ken.The screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach is quite clever and sets the right tone for... Read Full Review
'Joy Ride' Movie Review
‘Joy Ride’ is filled with raunchy jokes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a heartfelt story. Amidst the raunchy jokes about sex and drugs, ‘Joy Ride’ also serves up an emotional story about friendship and self discoveryBased on the red band trailer for ‘Joy Ride,’ one may go into this movie thinking... Read Full Review
'Insidious: The Red Door' Movie Review
‘Insidious: The Red Door’ manages to find some new life in an aging horror franchise. Directed for the first time by star Patrick Wilson, this serves as something of a legacy sequel, digging into the movies’ history.‘The Red Door’ marks Wilson’s directorial debut, and it’s a solid start... Read Full Review
'Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One' Movie Review
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ is an Action-Packed Thrill Ride! Director Christopher McQuarrie's ‘Dead Reckoning Part One’ is a thrilling 'Mission: Impossible' movie that features some of Tom Cruise's most death-defying stunts.‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part... Read Full Review
'Nimona' Movie Review
‘Nimona’ is a blast of inventive animation and heartfelt storytelling. The movie, which almost didn’t survive Disney’s takeover of 20th Century Fox, is a delightful blend of fantasy, sci-fi and comedy adventure.One of the movie’s smartest moves – whether it was driven by budget concerns or... Read Full Review
'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken' Movie Review
‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ is DreamWorks on a charming yet also generic setting. The latest film from the company sticks to some familiar, positive messages wrapped in a visually impressive, mildly inventive style.The movie showcases a fun visual style that, while it won’t challenge animated... Read Full Review
'No Hard Feelings' Movie Review
‘No Hard Feelings’ has Jennifer Lawrence going all in on raunchy comedy. The new R-rated comedy from ‘Good Boys’ Gene Stupnitsky, focus on a woman answering an ad to help a young man come out of his shell before college.Lawrence here plays Maddie Barker, a lifelong resident of Montauk, Long Island.... Read Full Review
'Asteroid City' Movie Review
‘Asteroid City’ finds Wes Anderson in typically quirky, composed mode. The director has rounded up an assortment of regulars plus the likes of Tom Hanks, Steve Carell and more for a meta story of creativity and alien encounters.For his latest, ‘Anderson’ is working on two levels. The first is... Read Full Review
'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' Movie Review
‘Dial of Destiny’ is an uninspiring ending to the Indiana Jones franchise. While better than 'Crystal Skull,' 'Dial of Destiny' is a convoluted conclusion to Indiana Jones' story but features a strong performance from Harrison Ford.‘Dial of Destiny’ is an improvement from ‘Indiana Jones and... Read Full Review
'Elemental' Movie Review
‘Elemental’ is Pixar in technically inventive but emotionally less rich territory. ‘The Good Dinosaur’s Peter Sohn directs this latest entry from the Emeryville team, which has a couple of decent core messages but doesn’t feel as inventive from a narrative perspective.In theaters on June 16th,... Read Full Review
'Flamin' Hot' Movie Review
‘Flamin’ Hot’ tells an inspiring, entertaining and (mostly) true story of grit and chips. Eva Longoria makes her narrative feature directing debut with the tale of Frito-Lay worker Richard Montañez.The movie tells the story of Montañez (Jessie Garcia), who was born in an East Los Angeles barrio... Read Full Review
'The Flash' Movie Review
'The Flash' is a masterpiece and the movie DC fans have been waiting for! Director Andy Muschietti brilliantly adapts the 'Flashpoint' storyline from the comics, while Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton give powerful performances.Believe the hype! ‘The Flash’ is one of the best comic book adapted films... Read Full Review
'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Movie Review
‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ aims to continue the robotic franchise to middling effect. The new movie introduces the Maximals –– animal robots –– to the big screen franchise, but the whole is far less than the sum of its metallic parts.‘Rise of the Beasts’ opens on the planet of... Read Full Review
'The Boogeyman' Movie Review
‘The Boogeyman’ is unlikely to keep anyone up at night with faltering horror. The movie, adapted from a Stephen King short story, suffers from a combination of cheap scares, ridiculous plotting and a well-worn concept.‘The Boogeyman’, in theaters June 2nd, is just the latest adaptation of the... Read Full Review
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Movie Review
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ is an amazing and near perfect sequel. Larger in scope than the original, 'Across the Spider-Verse’ has fun exploring alternate realities while still focusing on Miles Morales' growth as a hero.Opening in theaters on June 2nd is ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’... Read Full Review
'You Hurt My Feelings' Movie Review
‘You Hurt My Feelings’ explores truth and lies, honesty and encouragement in delightful comedy of manners. The latest collaboration between director Nicole Holofcener and lead Julia Louis-Dreyfus is another entertaining collection of neurotic characters focusing on their issues.In theaters May 26th,... Read Full Review
'The Machine' Movie Review
‘The Machine’ finds comedian Bert Kreischer drawing from his most famous story to wild effect. Adapted from Kreischer’s tale of time spent with the Russian mafia in his student days, arrives as a winning blend of ‘The Hangover’ and his own confessional style.In theaters on May 26th, ‘The... Read Full Review
'The Little Mermaid' Movie Review
Halle Bailey shines in Disney’s live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’. Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ might be the best Disney live-action adaptation yet as Halle Bailey is a powerhouse and Melissa McCarthy’s steals every scene.The 1989 animated feature film is a part of the Disney Renaissance... Read Full Review
'Fast X' Movie Review
‘Fast X’ finds the fun in the franchise again thanks to higher stakes and Jason Momoa. A winning, funny turn from Momoa as the big villain proves the highlight in a ‘Fast’ entry that feels reinvigorated after the maudlin last movie.‘Fast X’ opening in theaters on May 19th, is the latest entry... Read Full Review
'The Mother' Movie Review
‘The Mother’ finds Jennifer Lopez as a female assassin driven to protect her daughter from villains. Despite direction from ‘Whale Rider’ and ‘North Country’s Niki Caro, this is an utterly generic action thriller with only its distaff take on the topic to recommend it.On Netflix beginning... Read Full Review
'Book Club: The Next Chapter' Movie Review
‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ is a predictable but fun character-driven sequel. While the ‘Book Club’ sequel is very predictable, the character-driven story really works, thanks to fun performances from Keaton, Fonda, Bergen and Steenburgen.‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ begins during the... Read Full Review
'Peter Pan & Wendy' Movie Review
‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ sees David Lowery back in the Disney family. Pete’s Dragon’ director Lowery proves he can still bring layers to a Disney adventure, which features some great performances and emotional depth.On Disney+ now, ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ is the latest attempt by the studio to transform... Read Full Review
'Polite Society' Movie Review
‘Polite Society is a fun, charming martial Arts comedy with an original voice. ‘We Are Lady Parts’ creator Nida Manzoor makes the jump (kick) to theaters with this winning tale of sisters and sinister plans.In theaters now, ‘Polite Society’ represents that rare beast –– a movie that manages... Read Full Review
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Movie Review
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is a fond farewell for the franchise. Director James Gunn delivers a funny and weird character-driven superhero movie that touchingly wraps up the trilogy, but it's really Rocket's story.Opening in theaters on May 5th is ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,’ which is... Read Full Review
'Big George Foreman' Movie Review
Big George Foreman is a disappointing biopic about the legendary boxer. George Foreman's story is worthy of a movie, but the execution doesn't work and actor Khris Davis struggles to play the character in different time periods.Opening in theaters on April 28th is the new boxing biopic ‘Big George... Read Full Review
'Beau Is Afraid' Movie Review
Beau Is Afraid’ on wide release now, represents filmmaker Ari Aster cashing in the creative credit he’s earned with the buzz and box office of horror movies ‘Hereditary’ and ‘Midsommar’ and taking a gigantic swing for the creative fences that will surely end up in the “love” or “hate”... Read Full Review
'Chevalier' Movie Review
In theaters now, ‘Chevalier’ brings to screens a story that absolutely deserved to be told but ends up telling it in an immature and overly melodramatic way that makes it seem more like soap opera than even the opera performances that dot the story. ‘Chevalier’ is based on one of the most compelling... Read Full Review
'Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant' Movie Review
The movie is not based on a true story, but the script –– written by Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies –– does channel the experiences of a lot of troops and citizens in Afghanistan (and there are images of real-life heroes over the end credits).‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant’ follows... Read Full Review
'Evil Dead Rise' Movie Review
‘Evil Dead Rise’ is a bloody good night out at the cinema. Director Lee Cronin channels Sam Raimi but puts his own stamp on the horror story with a new setting and fresh family dynamic.Sam Raimi’s ‘The Evil Dead’ remains a much-cherished entry in the horror genre, even though the director himself... Read Full Review
'The Pope’s Exorcist' Movie Review
‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ blends true-life terror with schlocky horror. Russell Crowe plays a real-life exorcist who faces down a tough demonic challenge, but the movie wastes a compelling figure.In theaters on April 14th, ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’, directed by Julius Avery, tries to turn a captivating... Read Full Review
'Renfield' Movie Review
Renfield takes an entertaining bite out of the dracula mythology. Nicolas Cage is perfectly cast as Dracula and really sinks his teeth into the role, while Nicholas Hoult's strong everyman performance anchors the film.‘Renfield’ is an absolutely entertaining movie, which is both very funny and also... Read Full Review
'One True Loves' Movie Review
‘One True Loves’ movie adaptation explores a complicated love triangle. NY Times best-selling author Taylor Jenkins Reid’s popular romance novel comes to the big screen with Phillipa Soo and Simu Liu as the romantic leads.The rom-com is based on NY Times Best Selling author Taylor Jenkins Reid’s... Read Full Review
'Air: Courting a Legend' Movie Review
Director Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ flies high and is a slam-dunk of a movie! Ben Affleck delivers an entertaining and inspiring story, anchored by fantastic performances from Matt Damon, Chris Tucker, Jason Bateman and Viola Davis.‘Air’ follows the true story of the rise of Nike and chronicles the... Read Full Review
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Movie Review
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ can only power up so far. Chris Pratt, Seth Rogen, Charlie Day and Jack Black are among the voice cast for a movie that will mostly only make younger viewers shout “wahoo!”In theaters now, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ brings the world of the Nintendo icon to... Read Full Review
'Tetris' Movie Review
‘Tetris’ offers a fun, strange-but-true tale about the blocky game classic’s business origins. Taron Egerton stars as Henk Rogers, the American businessman who struggled to license the game from thorny Russian bureaucracy.Releasing on Apple TV+ on March 31st, ‘Tetris’ tells the unbelievable... Read Full Review
'Murder Mystery 2' Movie Review
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston up the action in ‘Murder Mystery 2’. Sandler and Aniston are still hilarious on-screen together, but this time get their hands dirty with more stunts in this bigger and bolder sequel.Four years after solving their first murder mystery, husband and wife duo Nick Spitz... Read Full Review
'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' Movie Review
‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ is a fun, knowing fantasy. Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis and Hugh Grant star in the new movie. Releasing in theaters on March 31st, ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ blends the knowing humor that writer/directors... Read Full Review
'A Good Person' Movie Review
‘A Good Person’s addiction drama is carried by Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. Zach Braff’s latest drama rests heavily on his preoccupations with flawed humans struggling to make connections. Along with his particular style and focus on characters looking to fix something broken within themselves,... Read Full Review
'John Wick: Chapter 4' Movie Review
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ is the best sequel in the franchise and rivals the original, featuring stellar performances from Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen. Following the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,’ John Wick (Keanu Reeves) seeks to kill the leader of the High Table, and Winston... Read Full Review
'Inside' Movie Review
‘Inside,’ which opens in theaters on March 17th, actually overlaps much more considerably with some of the experimental theater work from early in Dafoe’s career. So while it lacks the type of big hooks which could take its narrative off in directions that would hold more mainstream appeal, this... Read Full Review
'Boston Strangler' Movie Review
Released on Hulu today, ‘Boston Strangler’ faces the pressure of being both a true crime story and a crusading journalist narrative, which have been brought to screens in compelling and memorable form by stories such as Netflix's ‘Mindhunter’ and ‘Spotlight’. We bring up those two titles... Read Full Review
'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Movie Review
The long-awaited sequel to 2019’s ‘Shazam!,’ entitled ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods,’ will finally be release in theaters on March 17th and is once again directed by David F. Sandberg (‘Annabelle: Creation’). The movie will mark the 12th installment of the DC Extended Universe franchise, which... Read Full Review
'Scream VI' Movie Review
Hacking its way into theaters on March 10th, ‘Scream VI’ represents the latest attempt to mine the sprawling serial slasher movie series. How far is too far with franchise sequels? It’s something that was on the mind of 2022’s confusingly titled ‘Scream’, which looked to start a new chapter... Read Full Review
'Champions' Movie Review
Since their last directorial collaboration with comedy sequel ‘Dumb & Dumber To’ in 2014, sibling filmmakers Peter and Bobby Farrelly have charted distinctly different paths. Peter has looked for a different level of recognition, making the Oscar-winning ‘Green Book’ and the less well-received... Read Full Review
'Luther: The Fallen Sun' Movie Review
Opening in select theaters on February 24th and premiering on Netflix beginning March 10th is the film version of the popular British TV series ‘Luther,’ which is entitled ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ and was directed by Jamie Payne and written by series creator Neil Cross. ‘Luther’ is a series... Read Full Review
'Creed III' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on March 3rd is the third film in the ‘Creed’ series and the ninth movie set in the ‘Rocky’ universe entitled ‘Creed III,’ which also marks the directorial debut of Adonis “Donnie” Creed actor Michael B. Jordan. Read Full Review
'Cocaine Bear' Movie Review
If you slap a title on a film with as much promise as ‘Cocaine Bear’, there had better be A) plenty of cocaine and B) a bear. Fortunately, this new pitch dark comedy delivers both––you’ll see more powder on screen than in a skiing competition and plentiful bear activity. This is far more fully... Read Full Review
'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Movie Review
Director Peyton Reed delivers an action-packed adventure, while Jonathan Majors steals the show with his groundbreaking performance as Kang the Conqueror. Opening in theaters on February 17th is the first film of Marvel’s Phase 5, the long-awaited third movie in the ‘Ant-Man’ franchise entitled... Read Full Review
'Magic Mike's Last Dance' Movie Review
‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ fails to replicate the fun of its predecessors. Steven Soderbergh returns to the series as director, but that fact plus Channing Tatum’s physical magnetism can’t save a script that doesn’t have fresh ideas. Read Full Review
'Knock at the Cabin' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on February 3rd is the new psychological thriller from the “Master of Surprise Endings” M. Night Shyamalan (‘The Sixth Sense,’ ‘Unbreakable’) entitled ‘Knock at the Cabin.’ To say too much about the plot would give away some of the very satisfying twists and turns,... Read Full Review
'80 for Brady' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on February 3rd is the new sports comedy ’80 for Brady’ from director Kyle Marvin, which stars Academy Award winners Jane Fonda, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno, as well as Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner Lily Tomlin. The film is loosely based on the true story of a quartet of... Read Full Review
'Infinity Pool' Movie Review
‘Infinity Pool,’ which is the new film from writer/director Brandon Cronenberg (‘Antivirus’), the son of legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg (‘The Fly’), opens in theaters on January 27th. The new erotic-horror-thriller stars Alexander Skarsgård (‘The Northman’) as James Foster, a troubled... Read Full Review
'Shotgun Wedding' Movie Review
Premiering on Prime Video January 27th is the new romantic action comedy ‘Shotgun Wedding,’ which was directed by Jason Moore (‘Pitch Perfect’). The new movie stars Jennifer Lopez (‘Hustlers’) and Josh Duhamel (‘Bandit’) as Darcy and Tom, respectively, who decide to have a destination... Read Full Review
'You People' Movie Review
Exploring race and culture, love, and family divides is perhaps not what you’d expect from a film that is also trying to be a romantic comedy. Yet ‘You People’, co-written by/starring Jonah Hill and co-written/directed by ‘Black-ish’ creator Kenya Barris, pulls off the trick with just a couple... Read Full Review
'Plane' Movie Review
‘Plane,’ the new action-thriller from director Jean-François Richet, is scheduled to crash-land into theaters on January 13th. Gerard Butler stars as commercial pilot Brodie Torrance, who is traveling on New Year's Eve with a plane full of passengers, including FBI transport and accused murderer... Read Full Review
'M3GAN' Movie Review
Convinced that doll you gave your daughter or niece for Christmas is watching you? Then you’ll relate to Allison Williams’ plight in ‘M3GAN,’ the latest horror offering from fear factory Blumhouse Productions, screenwriter Akela Cooper (‘Malignant’) and horror auteur James Wan (here co-writing... Read Full Review
'Women Talking' Movie Review
On limited release now before opening more widely in theaters on January 6th, ‘Women Talking’ represents fourth movie from actor and director Sarah Polley, and while it is certainly her stagiest effort, there are deep, dark and uncomfortable truths running through the script and an outstanding cast... Read Full Review
'Living' Movie Review
Arriving in theaters on December 23rd, ‘Living’ sees Bill Nighy as a man choosing to try and live even in the face of death and is one of the most moving and poignant movies of the year. Though his movies have been adapted many times––‘Seven Samurai’ alone is the basis for a wealth of other... Read Full Review
'A Man Called Otto' Movie Review
Opening for an awards qualification run in theaters on December 25th before releasing wider on January 13th, ‘A Man Called Otto’ finds Tom Hanks in a grumpy mood as a man who just wants to be left alone. The big question that ‘A Man Called Otto’ seeks to answer, at least on one level is: do audiences... Read Full Review
'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' Movie Review
Debuting in theaters on December 21st, ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ reunites audiences with the dashing, daring feline hero who got his start in the ‘Shrek’ movies to humorous effect. With 12 years between ‘Puss in Boots’ entries, you might be forgiven for thinking that DreamWorks Animation... Read Full Review
'Babylon' Movie Review
Debuting in theaters on December 23rd, ‘Babylon’ is the latest film from Damien Chazelle, the writer-director of ‘Whiplash’ and ‘La La Land’. Unfortunately, it is also his weakest effort, though not for lack of ambition and scale. Starting, perhaps as it means to go on with a desire for shock... Read Full Review
'Avatar: The Way of Water' Movie Review
Arriving in theaters on December 16th, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ represents James Cameron attempting the same high wire trick he pulled with the 2009 original, with the added pressure of 13 years between releases.But as the old maxim in Hollywood goes, it’s best not to bet against Jim Cameron!... Read Full Review
'Empire of Light' Movie Review
Though they were both swirling around their writer/directors’ minds before the pandemic struck, it’s hard not to see Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ and Sam Mendes’ ‘Empire of Light’ partly as reactions to cinemas being closed during the long months that everyone was locked down. And... Read Full Review
'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' Movie Review
Arriving on Netflix (following a brief theatrical run) on December 9th, Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of ‘Pinocchio’ marks the second major adaptation to arrive this year. And this is, by a long distance, a much more satisfying, very different version than the Disney offering that landed on Disney+... Read Full Review
'Violent Night' Movie Review
Punching into theaters on December 2nd, ‘Violent Night’ represents the sort of Christmas movie that is certainly not festive fun for the whole family. But for those whose tastes run more towards the more brutally entertaining likes of ‘Atomic Blonde’ or ‘Bullet Train’, it’s got some fun... Read Full Review
'Strange World' Movie Review
Journeying to theaters on November 23rd, ‘Strange World’ is the latest animated adventure from Walt Disney Feature Animation. The company has a checkered history with adventure stories. The one-two flop punch of ‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ and ‘Treasure Planet’ put the company off quests... Read Full Review
'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on November 23rd before premiering on Netflix December 23rd is the sequel to the box office hit ‘Knives Out,’ entitled ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.’ Once again written and directed by Rian Johnson (‘Brick,’ ‘Looper,’ ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’), the sequel... Read Full Review
'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' Movie Review
Premiering on Disney+ beginning November 25th and marking the conclusion of the MCU’s Phase Four is Marvel Studios’ second “Special Presentation” following ‘Werewolf by Night’ entitled ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.’ Written and directed by James Gunn, the special bridges... Read Full Review
'She Said' Movie Review
One of the toughest genres of movie to get right is the based-on-truth investigative dig into a big story. It’s not just that reporters hunched over keyboards or waiting for phones to ring can be singularly uncinematic, more that the heaviest hitters in the field – ‘All the President’s Men’,... Read Full Review
'The Menu' Movie Review
The new dark comedy ‘The Menu,’ which was directed by Mark Mylod (‘What’s Your Number?’), opens in theaters on November 18th. Produced by Adam McKay (‘Vice’) and Will Ferrell (‘Spirited’), the film takes an exaggerated look at celebrity chefs and “Foodie culture” and in doing so,... Read Full Review
'Disenchanted' Movie Review
Arriving after other studios – DreamWorks in particular with its ‘Shrek’ movies – had been poking fun at fairy tale tropes, 2007’s ‘Enchanted’ felt like Disney throwing a loving nudge in the ribs to its own storied history of candy-coated Grimm adaptations and fantasy films.A fish-out-of-water... Read Full Review
'Spirited' Movie Review
Music Saves ’Spirited’ from being just another ’Christmas Carol’ adaption. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s music is the real star of the movie, with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds giving performances similar to their own public personas.The movie is yet another adaption of the Charles Dickens... Read Full Review
'The Fabelmans' Movie Review
Steven Spielberg digs into his past for an emotional new drama. Opening in theaters in limited release on November 11th (ahead of a wider screen count around Thanksgiving), ‘The Fabelmans’ marks Steven Spielberg’s most autobiographical film to date. And it’s a masterclass in digging out emotion... Read Full Review
'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Movie Review
Honoring Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, the film is a good sequel that introduces exciting new characters to the MCU, but never overcomes the late actors’ absence.The film was put in jeopardy in 2020 when the franchise’s lead actor, Chadwick Boseman tragically died of cancer. Returning director Ryan... Read Full Review
'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' Movie Review
Accordion icon ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic’s life story is spoofed in parody biopic. Daniel Radcliffe throws himself into the title role of this funny fake biopic, which absolutely leans into its silly concept.Directed by Eric Appel, a veteran of the ‘Funny or Die’ site (and loosely based on short... Read Full Review
'The Banshees of Inisherin' Movie Review
Martin McDonagh's new film brilliantly explores the meaning of friendship and features award-worthy performances from Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Set in the small Irish town of Inisherin during the Irish Civil War, Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) discovers one day to his surprise that... Read Full Review
'Black Adam' Movie Review
‘Black Adam’ perfectly adapts the character and reinvigorates the DCEU. One of DC Comics best movies ever, 'Black Adam' is action-packed fun from beginning to end led by a commanding performance from Dwayne Johnson.DC Comics attempt at replicating the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with... Read Full Review
'Ticket to Paradise' Movie Review
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’s Ol Parker co-writes and directs an old-school comedy that fully embraces the usual cliches to mostly winning effect. Opening in theaters on October 21st, ‘Ticket to Paradise’ aims to make up for several years without a star-focused romantic comedy. And it has two... Read Full Review
'Rosaline' Movie Review
Kaitlyn Dever leads an appealing cast in this spirited, witty romantic comedy that focuses on the other woman in Romeo’s life. Suddenly, all of Romeo’s time, affection, and perhaps most cuttingly, cringey love poetry is being directed towards the new love of his life, Rosaline seemingly now a passing... Read Full Review
'Till' Movie Review
‘Till’ tells an important story with a career-making lead but also suffers from trope use. Danielle Deadwyler is astonishing as the mother of a murdered son in this powerful true-life tale that sometimes loses its own way.Out now in theaters, ‘Till’ has a powerful, shocking and important story... Read Full Review
'Halloween Ends' Movie Review
David Gordon Green plays around with the mythology again in ‘Halloween Ends’. Looking to wrap up his ‘Halloween’ trilogy, David Gordon Green can’t quite stick the landing, even as he attempts to breathe new life into the franchise.Opening in theaters and streaming on Peacock beginning October... Read Full Review
'Amsterdam' Movie Review
David O. Russell’s ‘Amsterdam’ is a star-studded mess. An ungainly attempt to blend big names, comedy and an anti-fascism message never quite comes together for the ‘American Hustle’ director.Opening in theaters on October 7th, ‘Amsterdam’ reveals David O. Russell’s talent for attracting... Read Full Review
'Werewolf by Night' Movie Review
‘Werewolf by Night’ introduces MCU audiences to Marvel’s Monster Universe. Accomplished composer and first-time director Michael Giacchino delivers thrills and old school scares in Marvel Studios’ first “Special Presentation."Premiering on Disney+ beginning October 7th is the new hour-long... Read Full Review
'Bros' Movie Review
The rom-com gets an LGBTQ+ tweak for ‘Bros’. Billy Eichner co-writes and stars in this smart, funny and heartfelt comedy that charts its own course through romantic complications.Opening in theaters on September 30th, ‘Bros’ represents the latest release from the Judd Apatow comedy factory. Which... Read Full Review
'Smile' Movie Review
Trauma and terror are spreading in new horror movie ‘Smile’. Sosie Bacon plays a therapist who, after a scary encounter with a patient, starts seeing creepy visions. Can she solve the mystery before she’s the next victim?Opening in theaters on September 30th, ‘Smile’ is the latest attempt... Read Full Review
'Hocus Pocus 2' Movie Review
The Sanderson Sisters are Back In Belated Comedy Sequel ‘Hocus Pocus 2’. Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker reprise their iconic witchy roles for the fun follow-up to the 1993 movie.Releasing on Disney+ September 30th, ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ is aiming to work on several fronts: as a... Read Full Review
'Don't Worry Darling' Movie Review
Florence Pugh’s feeling paranoid in Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’. Wilde follows up the jokey, warm ‘Booksmart’ with this psychological thriller, which features a stand-out performance from Pugh.Releasing in theaters this week, Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ has been... Read Full Review
'Clerks III' Movie Review
‘Clerks III’ finds Kevin Smith And Co. back behind the counter. A more reflective, somber Smith returns to his filmmaking routes – but he still finds time for pop culture gags and rude humor.Much as he did with his last visit to the world kicked off with ‘Clerks’ in 1994 – that would be 2019’s... Read Full Review
'Confess, Fletch' Movie Review
'Confess, Fletch' is an enjoyable and faithful adaptation. Jon Hamm perfectly embodies the title character in this adaption of Gregory Mcdonald's mystery novels, which is more faithful than the Chevy Chase moviesThe new movie, which opens in theaters, on digital, and on demand beginning September 16th,... Read Full Review
'The Woman King' Movie Review
‘The Woman King’ sees Viola Davis as a historical warrior. Davis commands the screen (in more ways than one) for Gina Prince Bythewood’s stirring epic of battle and bonding.Gina Prince Bythewood, who last directed 'The Old Guard' (a more fantastical tale of an immortal female warrior leading her... Read Full Review
'Pinocchio' Movie Review
‘Pinocchio’ fails to capture the magic of the animated movie. Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks reunite for a live action/CG take on the puppet story, but there are plenty of strings on it. Premiering on Disney+ on September 8th, Disney+ Day, the studio’s new version of ‘Pinocchio’ continues its... Read Full Review
'Samaritan' Movie Review
‘Samaritan’ delivers a surprisingly compelling original superhero movie. Anchored by Sylvester Stallone’s strong yet vulnerable performance, director Julius Avery crafts a realistic and relatable modern-day superhero film. ‘Overlord’ director Julius Avery’s new original superhero movie ‘Samaritan,’... Read Full Review
'Fall' Movie Review
Fall is an Edge-of-Your-Seat thriller filled with gravity. Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner star as thrill-seeking climbers who become trapped in this taught new movie.The movie kicks off with a throwback to Sylvester Stallone classic ‘Cliffhanger’, in which Becky (Grace Caroline Currey),... Read Full Review
'Secret Headquarters' Movie Review
‘Secret Headquarters’ borrows too much from other superhero movies. A combination of ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Home Alone,’ the new Paramount+ superhero movie has some fun action but fails to create anything original.The movie begins in the past, with Jack (Wilson), his wife (Jessie Mueller), and young... Read Full Review
'Prey' Movie Review
‘Prey’ is the perfect ‘Predator’ prequel. Director Dan Trachtenberg delivers a brilliant movie that recaptures the magic of the original and features a career-making performance from Amber Midthunder.Premiering on Hulu August 5th is the latest movie in the ‘Predator’ franchise called ‘Prey,’... Read Full Review
'Bullet Train' Movie Review
‘Bullet Train’ is a high-octane action comedy that sometimes hits its mark. Brad Pitt stars as an unlucky assassin on a train filled with killers and criminals that emphasizes fighting style over substance.‘Bullet Train’, which opens in theaters today, looks to add some violent fun to a summer... Read Full Review
'DC League of Super-Pets' Movie Review
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ is a funny and heart-warming animated movie. With strong performances from Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, the movie is filled with DC Easter eggs and a message about the love between people and their pets.When a group of animals receive super powers, Lex Luthor’s (Marc... Read Full Review
'The Gray Man' Movie Review
‘The Gray Man’ pits Ryan Gosling against Chris Evans in a slick spy thriller. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo return to action blockbuster filmmaking for the first time since their triumphant ‘Avengers’ movies. But does their new spy pic deliver?Following a detour into character drama with ‘Cherry’... Read Full Review
'Nope' Movie Review
Director Jordan Peele delivers another unexpected classic that reinvigorates the genre with excellent performances from Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer.The film begins with an odd side-story about a 90’s sitcom starring a chimpanzee, who during a taping killed most of the cast and crew. We then meet... Read Full Review
'Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank' Movie Review
'Paws of Fury' is an animated remake of 'Blazing Saddles,' without the laughs. Even with Mel Brooks involved, the movie fails to translate the classic comedy into a kids film but does feature a funny performance from Ricky Gervais.The movie stars Michael Cera (‘Superbad’) as Hank, a troubled dog... Read Full Review
'Thor: Love and Thunder' Movie Review
Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth, and Christian Bale shine in 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' which is a strong MCU sequel but not quite as entertaining as 'Ragnarok.' Director Taika Waititi goes to the well one too many times with similar jokes and set pieces as the last 'Thor' movie but still delivers a... Read Full Review
'Minions: The Rise of Gru' Movie Review
'Minions: The Rise of Gru' is a formulaic brand extension that will nonetheless please younger hardcore 'Despicable Me' fans. The little yellow creatures are back, though the film gives equal weight to the younger days of Steve Carell's wannabe supervillain.Aside from the language stew chattering of... Read Full Review
'The Black Phone' Movie Review
'The Black Phone' is a touching coming-of-age story masquerading as a horror film. Director Scott Derrickson crafts a winning supernatural movie that is focused more on the characters and less on the horror.Opening in theaters on June 24th is the new supernatural horror film 'The Black Phone,' from producer... Read Full Review
'Elvis' Movie Review
Austin Butler gives a mesmerizing performance worthy of “The King” in 'Elvis'. Director Baz Luhrmann delivers a brilliant and captivating musical biopic, anchored by Butler's transformative and career-making work.Opening in theaters on June 24th is 'Elvis,' the new musical biopic about the life and... Read Full Review
'Lightyear' Movie Review
Chris Evans gives a strong voice performance as the title character, channeling his best Tim Allen, but is upstaged by the breakout star, Sox the Cat!The film begins by introducing us to Buzz Lightyear (Evans), a Space Ranger exploring a new planet with his commanding officer Alisha Hawthorne (Aduba).... Read Full Review
'Jurassic World Dominion' Movie Review
Jurassic World Dominion should mark the extinction of the popular dinosaur franchise. Even combining the casts of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World is not enough to save this prehistoric franchise from going extinct.Opening in theaters on June 10th is the third chapter of the 'Jurassic World' trilogy... Read Full Review
'Crimes of the Future' Movie Review
A combination of 'eXistenZ and 'Crash,' Cronenberg's latest film has fascinating characters and an interesting story but gets buried by its own deliberate weirdness.Opening in theaters on June 3rd is the new film from legendary director David Cronenberg ('The Fly') entitled 'Crimes of the Future.' The... Read Full Review
'The Bob's Burgers Movie' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on May 27th is the big screen adaption of the popular animated series 'Bob's Burgers,' entitled 'The Bob's Burgers Movie.' Directed by Loren Bouchard and Bernard Derriman, the movie features the voices of H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, John Roberts, Kristen... Read Full Review
'Top Gun: Maverick' Movie Review
Director Joseph Kosinski delivers some of the best flying sequences ever filmed, which are anchored by Tom Cruise's commanding performance. Opening in theaters on May 27th is the long-awaited sequel to the groundbreaking 1986 Tony Scott film 'Top Gun,' aptly titled 'Top Gun: Maverick.' The movie picks... Read Full Review
'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Movie Review
'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' is superhero horror at its best! Director Sam Raimi delivers a scary superhero movie that has fun exploring Marvel's multiverse. The movie begins with Dr. Stephen Strange (Cumberbatch) having a dream of helping a mysterious young girl escape from a demon.... Read Full Review
'The Northman' Movie Review
'The Northman' is brilliant, beautiful and bloody filmmaking at its best! An epic and ultra-realistic Viking movie that pulls influence from 'Braveheart,' 'Spartacus,' 'Conan the Barbarian,' and even William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' and features a career-defining performance from Alexander Skarsgård.The... Read Full Review
'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' Movie Review
Nicolas Cage is one of those actors who has built a mythology around himself - or in some cases, had one thrust upon them. His career is marked by huge highs: he won an Oscar for 'Leaving Las Vegas' and has received acclaim for many of his dramatic and comedic performances. He also managed to carve out... Read Full Review
'Father Stu' Movie Review
Mark Wahlberg gives a strong performance in touching faith-based film 'Father Stu'. In addition to Wahlberg, the cast also includes Jacki Weaver, Mel Gibson, Malcolm McDowell, and Teresa Ruiz. The result is a surprisingly well-made and touching faith-based film, that never forces the faith on you, and... Read Full Review
'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' Movie Review
Once again directed by David Yates, the movie follows Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his friends as they aid Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) in stopping his former lover, Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) from taking over both the Wizarding World and the world of Muggles. The result is an entertaining... Read Full Review
'Ambulance' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on April 8th is the new action thriller 'Ambulance' from 'Transformers' and 'Armageddon' director Michael Bay. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal ('Spider-Man: Far From Home') and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II ('Aquaman') as bank robbers who hijack an ambulance and take an EMT (Eliza Gonzalez)... Read Full Review
'Morbius' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on April 1st is the new superhero movie 'Morbius,' which is based on the classic vampire character from Marvel Comics. It's the third film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe following 'Venom,' and 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage.' Directed by Daniel Espinosa ('Safe House'), the movie stars... Read Full Review
'Deep Water' Movie Review
Premiering on Hulu beginning March 18th is 'Fatal Attraction' director Adrian Lyne's first new film in twenty years, the erotic thriller 'Deep Water.' The movie stars Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas as a married couple whose infidelities lead to several murders.The result is a strange and uneven movie that... Read Full Review
'Umma' Movie Review
A well-made supernatural thriller masquerading as horror film with strong performances from its lead actresses but gets lost in its own exposition towards the movie's climax.Amanda (Oh) lives off-the-grid on a rural farm with her daughter Chris (Stewart), where they work as bee keepers. Amanda is “allergic”... Read Full Review
'Turning Red' Movie Review
Films using fantastical transformations to tell stories about awkward life and biological changes are not a new phenomenon. Famous examples have included 1985's 'Teen Wolf', in which Michael J. Fox always wanted to be special, but never expected to start sprouting hair in even more unusual places than... Read Full Review
'The Adam Project' Movie Review
Premiering on Netflix beginning March 11th is the new time-traveling movie 'The Adam Project,' from 'Free Guy' director Shawn Levy. The film stars 'Free Guy' and 'Deadpool' actor Ryan Reynolds as a time-traveling pilot from the future who travels to the past and teams-up with the 12-year-old version... Read Full Review
'The Batman' Movie Review
A dark and brutal version of the character that perfectly captures many important elements of the mythos that have been missing from previous cinematic outings, but also fails to inject any of the humor and fun usually associated with popcorn superhero movies.The film begins on Halloween, as Gotham Mayor... Read Full Review
'Studio 666' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on February 13th is the new horror comedy from the rock band the Foo Fighters called 'Studio 666.' The movie follows the band as they move into a haunted house to record their new album, and stars frontman Dave Grohl, drummer Taylor Hawkins, guitarist Pat Smear, guitarist Chris Shiflett,... Read Full Review
'Uncharted' Movie Review
Let's start with what is good about the movie. The film begins with an incredible action sequence featuring Holland falling out of a plane, which is actually just a preview of the full sequence that actually takes place in the third act. The filmmakers were wise to start the movie with part of that action... Read Full Review
'Death on the Nile' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on February 11th is 'Death on the Nile,' which is a sequel to 2017's 'Murder on the Orient Express.' Based on Agatha Christie's classic novel, the movie is once again directed by Kenneth Branagh, and also stars Branagh as the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot.The supporting cast... Read Full Review
'The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild' Movie Review
Simon Pegg returns as the voice of breakout character Buck Wild in this sequel that is closer in DNA to a Marvel movie than the 'Ice Age' franchise but should still please young fans of the series.Premiering on Disney+ beginning January 28th is the sixth movie in the extremely popular 'Ice Age' franchise... Read Full Review
'Cyrano' Movie Review
Director Joe Wright delivers a fun and romantic movie based on the 2018 stage musical with unforgettable songs from Aaron and Bryce Dessner. After a one-week run in Los Angeles beginning December 17th, the new musical comedy 'Cyrano,' which is based on the 2018 stage musical of the same name, will open... Read Full Review
'Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City' Movie Review
'Welcome to Raccoon City' is a serviceable zombie movie, but fans of the Resident Evil franchise will be disappointed. Let me start this by saying I am a huge fan of the Resident Evil game franchise. Like, nearly a decade of my life has been spent enjoying and digging through this series. I have sat... Read Full Review
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Movie Review
The most anticipated film of the year is a cinematic extravaganza that not only acts as a brilliant end to Tom Holland’s MCU Spider-Man trilogy, but also pays homage to everything that has come before. The wait is finally over as the most anticipated film of 2021, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ is... Read Full Review
'The Tragedy of Macbeth' Movie Review
Acclaimed filmmaker Joel Coen’s solo directorial debut is a brilliant adaption of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, with stunning cinematography and Oscar-worthy performances from its two leads. Opening in theaters on December 25th is the latest adaption of William Shakespeare’s classic stage play... Read Full Review
'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' Movie Review
A prequel to ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ and ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ the movie sets up a fun origin story but ultimately doesn’t recapture the magic of the franchise. Opening in theaters on December 22nd is director Matthew Vaughn’s ‘The King’s Man,’ which is a prequel to... Read Full Review
'Don't Look Up' Movie Review
Meryl Streep plays a female version of President Trump in an ‘Armageddon’ style-plot that mirrors the divisions in America created by the pandemic. Currently in theaters before streaming on Netflix on December 24th is the new comedy from director Adam McKay (‘The Big Short,’ ‘Vice’) called... Read Full Review
'Being the Ricardos' Movie Review
Aaron Sorkin’s third directorial effort is truly his best, with remarkable Oscar-worthy performances from previous Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, and J.K. Simmons. Currently, in theaters, before streaming on Amazon Prime December 21st, is the biopic ‘Being the Ricardos,’ which... Read Full Review
'West Side Story' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on December 10th is the new musical remake ‘West Side Story,’ which is based on the Broadway play and the original 1961 film of the same name. Directed by Oscar winner Steven Spielberg (‘Schindler’s List) and written by Oscar winner Tony Kushner (‘Lincoln’), the film tells... Read Full Review
'Nightmare Alley' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on December 17th is the new neo-noir thriller from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro entitled ‘Nightmare Alley,’ which is based on the novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham. The film stars Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (‘A Star is Born’) as a 1940s... Read Full Review
'C'mon C'mon' Movie Review
Currently playing in theaters is the new comedy-drama ‘C’mon C’mon’ from writer and director Mike Mills (‘Beginners’). Shot in black-and-white, the film stars Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix (‘Joker’) as a documentary journalist who agrees to take care of his estranged sister’s... Read Full Review
'House of Gucci' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on November 24th is Oscar winning director Ridley Scott’s latest film, ‘House of Gucci,’ which chronicles the rise and fall of the Gucci family and the empire they created and lost. The movie features an incredible cast all delivering their best, including Lady Gaga (‘A Star... Read Full Review
'Licorice Pizza' Movie Review
Opening in theaters on November 26th is acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson’s ninth feature film, ‘Licorice Pizza.’ The movie fallows the story of a teenage actor growing up in the San Fernando Valley in the early 1970s, who falls in love with a twenty-five-year-old woman while working together... Read Full Review
'King Richard' Movie Review
The performance is a breakthrough for Smith, playing a well-intended but flawed character, and he does it with all the charm and charisma we expect from the "Artist formerly known as the Fresh Prince." Read Full Review
'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' Movie Review
As the fourth installment of the franchise, it should win back hardcore fans who have become disinterested in the series, but it is basically beat-for-beat the same movie as the original. Read Full Review
'Belfast' Movie Review
Drawing on inspiration from his own life, writer and director Kenneth Branagh has truly made his greatest movie yet, which is a beautiful and touching film about growing up, contrasted with the backdrop of the looming Northern Ireland Conflict.Opening in theaters on November 12th is 'Belfast', the new... Read Full Review
'Eternals' Movie Review
Drowning in too many characters, convoluted plotting and disappointingly bad visuals, Chloé Zhao’s ‘Eternals,’ based on comic book characters created by Jack Kirby in 1976, follows a group of immortal aliens who have spent the last seven thousand years protecting the humans of Earth from evil,... Read Full Review
'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' Movie Review
Early on in 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' alien symbiote Venom (Tom Hardy) laments to his partner Eddie Brock (also Hardy), "I'm sorry I can't mend a broken heart. Emotional pain lasts longer," cementing its commitment to building on the queer themes from 2018’s ‘Venom’.In the previous film, directed... Read Full Review
'The Suicide Squad' Movie Review
‘The Suicide Squad’ begins with our introduction to Savant (Michael Rooker), a criminal behind bars, with a talent for geometry and a mean streak when it comes to birds. He’s given the set-up for the story; he’s going to go on a black ops-type mission with a team of fellow convicts, and in return,... Read Full Review
'Black Widow' Movie Review
It's a shame we didn't get this 'Black Widow' movie a few years ago, because it's hard to imagine that Marvel Studios wouldn't have found a different path for Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanov in 'Avengers: Endgame.' This is a satisfying spy movie set in the larger MCU, and although the baton is definitely... Read Full Review
'F9' Movie Review
It's hard to look at the 20-year-old 'The Fast & the Furious' and see the beginnings of a blockbuster franchise, but here we are. And if the series has moved past illegal street races and into heist and spy movie territory, that’s all for the better. As this rogue's gallery of street racers has become... Read Full Review
'Port Authority' Movie Review
Port Authority opens with Paul (Fionn Whitehead) with a suitcase, walking through the titular New York bus terminal, calling someone that doesn’t pick up the phone. No one walking through the station has seen the woman pictured on the phone, either. Paul’s on his own.Paul briefly steps outside the... Read Full Review
'Taken 3' Movie Review
When "Taken" was first released, nobody thought that it would lead to anything, much less an insanely lucrative franchise. It was a modestly budgeted thriller ($25 million) that was first released overseas, in France, where its core creative team was from and where the film was mostly set. It starred... Read Full Review
'Blackhat' Movie Review
Movies about computers or computer hackers have never been particularly exciting, at least on the big screen. Maybe that's because the act of typing something on a keyboard while little words or hieroglyphics of code appear on the screen in front of you isn't the most cinematic conceit. There's not a... Read Full Review
'Mortdecai' Movie Review
The ad campaign for "Mortdecai," the new Johnny Depp comic caper film, is so befuddling, both opaque and overbearing, that a recent Vulture article spent several hundred words trying to decode what, exactly, the movie was and why the powers that be behind said movie were content with selling the project... Read Full Review
'Jupiter Ascending' Movie Review
Sometimes a movie can be doomed before it even opens.This happens when a film is discussed openly without anyone having firsthand knowledge of (or even having seen) it, and it becomes something of a self-fulfilling prophecy when said movie come out and underperforms, thanks in large part to countless... Read Full Review
'Focus' Movie Review
"Wait, what is Focus again?" This is a question that is usually fired back at me, over the past few weeks, when people ask me what I've seen recently and really liked.Lately, when I run down the movies I've seen recently, "Focus" is always one of those movies I mention, because I really, really liked... Read Full Review
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Movie Review
Joss Whedon returns to write and direct another massive Marvel spectacle with "Avengers: Age of Ultron," the sequel to "The Avengers," the third highest-grossing Marvel movie of all time. Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Dr. Bruce Banner (aka The Hulk), Black Widow, and Hawkeye are back together again... Read Full Review
'The Gift' Movie Review
SPOILERS AHEAD! Don't read this unless you want the twist revealed."The Gift," a mystery-thriller released August 7, stars Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, and Joel Edgerton, who also steps in as first-time director. No blood and guts in this flick, one of the many positives about the movie, which kept me... Read Full Review
'The Perfect Guy' Movie Review
"The Perfect Guy" is the end-of-summer, edge-of-your-seat thriller that had grown men in the theater screaming and cowering in their seats. Starring Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, and Morris Chesnut, the all-star cast didn't save the "drama for yo mama" -- they brought it to the screen!We've all heard stories... Read Full Review
'The Martian' Movie Review
Last Friday night, local movie theaters were packed in anticipation for the space-thriller showing of Matt Damon's new film, "The Martian." The buzz was ridiculous. Regardless of the hype, I was planning on seeing the film. Who would I be kidding if I didn't see such a star-studded film that included... Read Full Review
'99 Homes' Movie Review
"99 Homes," starring Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, and Laura Dern, is one thriller of a movie.Based on true events about the home foreclosure crisis, this movie will have your blood boiling and you gripping the arm rest in anger knowing people really were losing their homes left and right -- and... Read Full Review
'Venom' Movie Review
If, for some reason, you miss the superhero adaptations of the 1990s and early 2000s, “Venom” might be right for you.It feels like a movie that is largely unaware of the progress that has been made to tell stories that are both authentic to their source material and sophisticated enough for audiences... Read Full Review
'Halloween' Movie Review
Nostalgia, a friend once told me, is paralysis. But moviegoers live in the era of the “legacyquel,” when filmmakers pay tribute to the franchises that inspired them by revisiting (and in some cases resurrecting) the core elements that drove their success.After eight convoluted (and contradictory)... Read Full Review
'First Man' Movie Review
There have been many movies about the space race, from “The Right Stuff” to “Apollo 13,” but none have felt as visceral, and intimate, as “First Man.”Director Damien Chazelle puts audiences inside each capsule, and eventually (spoiler alert) on the face of the moon like no one has done before,... Read Full Review
'mid90s' Movie Review
A film so committed to accurately portraying the lifestyle and community that it depicts that you wouldn’t be surprised if the crew wore Airwalks and skinned their knees in solidarity with the cast, “Mid90s” oozes not just with period accuracy, but authenticity.Jonah Hill wrote and directed this... Read Full Review
'Boy Erased' Movie Review
“Quietly exasperating” is the only note I took during “Boy Erased,” but it encapsulates much about what makes Joel Edgerton’s latest film such a unique and unexpected emotional journey.Extraordinary, nuanced performances from Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Edgerton, and especially Lucas Hedges... Read Full Review
'Widows' Movie Review
Heist movies are often compelling because of their mechanics -- the thrill (and spectacle) of watching crooks dismantle a system, outsmart the law and escape with their lives, and bounty, intact. Steve McQueen’s “Widows” offers a lot of superficial window dressing to make his heist unique -- the... Read Full Review
'Ralph Breaks the Internet' Movie Review
The long-awaited sequel to “Wreck-It Ralph” is titled “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” but it’s probably more accurate to say that the internet breaks him.After years of gameplay in the 8-bit world of “Fix-It Felix Jr.,” the character’s first foray into the weird, wild world of the Web is... Read Full Review
'Creed II' Movie Review
After six “Rocky” films, “Creed” was a remarkable triumph -- what seemed superfluous at best became essential.The first "Creed" movie is not just a great entertainment, but it is also a catharsis for one character and a vivid introduction for another. Consequently, “Creed II” only needed... Read Full Review
'Green Book' Movie Review
Every time I see a movie like “Green Book,” I wonder how many more stories about overcoming racism Hollywood needs to tell. And then I glance at the news and realize it’s apparently a lesson that audiences keep needing to learn.Directed by Peter Farrelly -- one half of the gentlemen responsible... Read Full Review
'Roma' Movie Review
As a director, writer, producer -- and sometimes documentarian -- Alfonso Cuarón seems like he's been a fixture of the cinema for years. Indeed, it's surprising to realize he's only directed eight films since his 1991 debut, "Solo con Tu Pareja." This is possibly because his last three --"Harry Potter... Read Full Review
'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Movie Review
"Into the Spider-Verse" is unlike any "Spider-Man" movie or almost any superhero movie you've ever seen.Rendered like a four-color comic book and featuring spectacle that unfolds like the most abstract and boldest splash pages you've ever seen, and produced by "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" and... Read Full Review
'If Beale Street Could Talk' Movie Review
"If Beale Street Could Talk" is, profoundly, what happens when people of color get the opportunity to be authors of their own stories, fiction or fact, from the page to the screen.Barry Jenkins, director of the Oscar-winning "Moonlight" returns with an adaptation of James Baldwin's eponymous novel about... Read Full Review
'Bumblebee' Movie Review
The posters and promotional materials for "Bumblebee" all feature the computer-generated title character more prominently than any of the film's human actors, which is an important reminder how much of a cultural fixture Transformers has become. But Travis Knight's spin-off/ prequel to the five Michael... Read Full Review
'Aquaman' Movie Review
For all those superhero fans who miss Chris Hemsworth's earliest iteration of Thor, DC has delivered unto them "Aquaman," the story of a hard-drinking, roguish hero unprepared and reluctant to assume the mantle of leadership bestowed upon him by birthright.James Wan, inheriting the character after his... Read Full Review
'Mary Poppins Returns' Movie Review
If "Saving Mr. Banks" changed the way that you look at "Mary Poppins," not only chronicling the contentious process of adapting P. L. Travers character for the screen, but exposing the deep-rooted motivations why she wrote them in the first place, "Mary Poppins Returns" wants to change it back.Rob Marshall,... Read Full Review
'The Mule' Movie Review
A lot of aging actors try to persist with or recapture their youth, but Clint Eastwood isn't one of them.The actor-director's "Unforgiven" reflected on and eulogized a bygone way of life, era and genre 26 years ago, and his films since then have increasingly embraced both his own advancing years and... Read Full Review
'Glass' Movie Review
There is a good film to be made about superheroes existing in the "real" world, and the phenomenon, or perhaps disorder, where ordinary people believe they possess extraordinary abilities. "Glass" is not that film, despite how seriously writer-director M. Night Shyamalan takes both of those ideas, and... Read Full Review
'The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part' Movie Review
Five years ago, the notion of a movie about Legos seemed ridiculous, but after $500 million in box office receipts and two successful spin-offs, "The Lego Movie 2" is a highly- and understandably-anticipated event sequel. Phil Lord and Chris Miller, returning as co-screenwriters and producers, hand the... Read Full Review
'Alita: Battle Angel' Movie Review
"Alita: Battle Angel" first went into development by James Cameron in 2000, and Robert Rodriguez signed on to direct his script in 2016, but the themes of their adaptation of Yukito Kishiro's 1990 manga of the same name could not feel timelier. A story of the redeeming power of compassion and positivity,... Read Full Review
'What Men Want' Movie Review
In 2000's "What Women Want" it might have been snarkily revolutionary, if way late even then, to suggest that members of the so-called "fairer sex" are complex, fierce and formidable. But 20 years and a gender-swapped premise later, "What Men Want" advances a depressing argument that guys are with few... Read Full Review
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