John Wick: Chapter 2 is a fitting and beautifully violent sequel
‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ is a sequel that may not be the surprise of the first, but it does what it needs to do… continue reading
Movie Reviews
Get Out mixes horror, humor & a message
Jordan Peele’s directorial debut will get under your skin… continue reading
Matt Damon saves the world from monsters in The Great Wall
A mix of fact, fantasy and action doesn’t quite add up… continue reading
Holy hilarious shenanigans, LEGO Batman Movie fans!
Always be yourself. Unless you can be Batman. Will Arnett and company have a rollicking good time in ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’… continue reading
Paterson pulses with indie spirit
‘Paterson’ is a classic indie slice of life, with a few hints of absurdity and tragedy hidden beneath the surface… continue reading
The Founder reveals the whole truth about Ray Krok and McDonald’s
Krok revolutionized the fast food industry, but is he hero or villain?… continue reading
Feeling split about Split
When it comes to an M. Night Shyamalan film, the viewer can always expect a twist. Do the twists in ‘Split’ elevate it to ‘The Sixth Sense’ status or is it another disappointment like ‘The Village’?… continue reading
The Bye Bye Man :: Don’t think about it
The new horror flick has a really unfortunate tag line… continue reading
A Monster Calls is a quality film with an important message
‘A Monster Calls’ is yet another heartbreaking, beautiful film with a stark visual metaphor permeating everything… continue reading
20th Century Women is a meandering, semi-charming slice of life
‘20th Century Women’ does its job decently enough for its old school indie film vibe… continue reading
Silence is a beautiful, painful movie that isn’t the Scorsese film you’d expect
‘Silence’ certainly is a grand movie, although it is so specific, the audience can’t be that wide… continue reading
Hidden Figures sheds light on some of the unsung heroes of American history
‘Hidden Figures’ is a biopic the way it ought to be done — resonant, well acted, and light on the parts that we don’t care about… continue reading
Moonlight earns its well-deserved praise
‘Moonlight’ is a well-made prestige movie that explores a perspective rarely seen in film… continue reading
Hotchka’s Best Reviewed Movies of 2016
A look back at our Top Ten movies from the past year. Did your favorite make the cut?… continue reading
Fences is overstuffed but boasts some truly great acting
‘Fences’ is a clear example of how a stage play doesn’t translate perfectly to the screen… continue reading