Annihilation is a real conversation piece
Alex Garland’s new sci-fi masterpiece offers no easy answers… continue reading
Movie Reviews
The Monkey King 3 is a fun if befuddling addition to the Chinese film series
‘The Monkey King 3’ is a sequel that may be incomprehensible to those unfamiliar with the mythology… continue reading
Black Panther is a new breed of superhero
The latest Marvel offering favors story over spectacle… continue reading
Becks gets past a dull premise with pretty likable characters and decent music
‘Becks’ tries to tell a unique story, but it’s better when it isn’t trying so hard… continue reading
Entanglement takes a tired manic pixie girl cliché and makes it utterly weird
‘Entanglement’ is far from the typical indie rom-com-dramedy you might expect… continue reading
Three Billboards is surprisingly enjoyable even with problematic people
‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ is an interesting societal exploration with tremendous acting performances… continue reading
Phantom Thread has layers of complexity in a movie that’s not for most people
‘Phantom Thread’ is typical Paul Thomas Anderson – Super acting, beautiful to look at, complex themes, and very difficult to watch… continue reading
As relevant as ever, Groundhog Day celebrates its 25th anniversary
Well, it’s Groundhog Day… again. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Harold Ramis’ profound masterpiece. Does the film still hold up all these repeated viewings days and years later?… continue reading
12 Strong feels all too familiar
Surprising relationships carry this new war film… continue reading
Maze Runner: The Death Cure ends the franchise in spectacular fashion
The ‘Maze Runner’ series ends on a surprisingly strong note… continue reading
Hostiles is a Western of sadness & moral complexity with shaky underpinnings
‘Hostiles’ is a beautifully acted and directed movie with a script that doesn’t match the rest… continue reading
Mom and Dad is a gonzo horror misfire with glimpses of potential
‘Mom and Dad’ wields a crazy Nicholas Cage but doesn’t hit the insane heights it promises… continue reading
Insidious: The Last Key brings a new twist to the franchise
The fourth, and possibly last, film of the series is full of decent shocks… continue reading
Lady Bird :: Greta Gerwig directs the best coming of age movie in years
Saoirse Ronan gives a strong performance as the title character… continue reading
I, Tonya is a dark comic triumph that points a finger squarely at us
Margot Robbie shines as the damaged, talented athlete in ‘I, Tonya’… continue reading