Why I Loved ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I loved ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ because it reminded me of all the reasons I adore the franchise.
‘Knives Out’ Is The Worthwhile Whodunnit We’ve All Been Waiting For
The new in-theaters release ‘Knives Out’ is inventive, entertaining, surprisingly political, and not without an emotional tug.
Natalie Portman’s Disappointing ‘Lucy In The Sky’ Is Definitely No Diamond
‘Lucy in the Sky’ is the second flick in two weeks about an emotionally broken astronaut who goes rogue with no regard for the consequences.
Imperfect ‘Tall Girl’ Has Surprising Message For Young Women On The Importance Of Fathers
The film struggles, but Netflix’s ‘Tall Girl’ takes a break from Hollywood’s predictable message to remind young women we need our fathers.
Brad Pitt Star Power Saves Self-Sabotaging ‘Ad Astra’
‘Ad Astra’ is essentially Brad Pitt’s one-man show. And he shines.
The ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Is Great Because It Was Created For Fans
The ‘Downton Abbey’ movie was not really a film, but a two-hour episode on the silver screen. Fans of the beloved series will be enchanted.
‘Hobbs And Shaw’ Is A Wild, Ridiculous Summer Ride Worth Taking
If you go into ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ expecting anything other than a goofy, over-the-top action film, then you will be gravely disappointed.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Ice On Fire’ Documentary Is A Climate Alarmist’s Dream
While visually slick, ‘Ice on Fire’ is filled to the tipping point with scare tactics, doomsday predictions, and unreasonable proposals.
‘Dark Phoenix’ Crashes And Burns Without Rising From The Ashes
The final X-Men outing gives the iconic Phoenix Saga a second try, learning nothing from the mistakes of the past and delivering an ending sure to disappoint even the most forgiving fans.
X-Men Franchise Goes Down In Flames With Unfaithful ‘Dark Phoenix’
The filmmakers didn’t seem to want to follow the plot much. Or develop characters. Or stay true to some of the more interesting parts of the comics.
‘Running With Beto’ Doc Is Too Boring To Watch In One Sitting
It took three tries to make it all the way through this scintillating look at Robert Francis O’Rourke’s love of the f-word and Whataburger.
‘Deadwood: The Movie’ Is A Triumphant, Satisfying Conclusion To A Western Masterpiece
Set 10 years after the events of the series finale, HBO and David Milch deliver an intense, moving portrait of life and death at the end of the Wild West.
Superhero-Horror Hybrid ‘Brightburn’ Proves Less Can Be More
At exactly half the length of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘Brightburn’ efficiently delivers a simple but solid story that’s so fresh, frightening, and franchise-worthy you’ll wish you could binge on a sequel as soon as it’s over.
With A Love Story, ‘Cold War’ Beautifully Depicts The Personal Costs Of Communism
Every so often, a film shows the depth of communism’s personal costs in a poignant and beautiful way. So it is with ‘Cold War,’ a masterpiece from Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski, nominated for three Academy Awards.
‘Wine Country’ Is Just Terrible, And The Inside Jokes Might Be Why
‘Wine Country’ is outright cringe-inducing from start to finish, save for a merciful flash of comedy every 20 minutes or so. Not even a bottle of cab can dull the pain.
‘White Boy Rick’ Spins The Fate Of An FBI Drug Informant To Downplay Drug-Peddling
Some context is missing from the film, which portrays the informant as a Robin Hood figure of Detroit wronged by the feds.
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Perfectly Captures The Despair That Marks America In 2018
The Avengers, like us, have good intentions. But they aren’t really good. And we don’t really believe we are either.
Why ‘A Quiet Place’ Might Be An Instant Classic
I don’t think anyone would have ever guessed that the guy who played Jim Halpert on the U.S. version of ‘The Office’ might have anything to do with a discussion of essential horror filmmakers.
What ‘Lady Bird’ Teaches Mothers And Daughters About Love
Neither mother nor daughter was perfect — in fact, their lack of communication and empathy could be infuriating. But in the ways Lady Bird and Marion tried, and failed, to express love to the other, we could see ourselves.
The 10 Best Films Of 2017
This was a truly great year for cinema, and I struggled over this list, especially since horror, my favorite film genre, has seen a massive resurgence of quality in the last decade.
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