In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
Essentially an art film about a dying woman’s quest for a final slice of NYC pizza, trojan-horsed into a genre flick, A Quiet Place: Day One boasts an excellent performance…
A decidedly WTF venture for Hollywood’s most assured provocateur, Kinds of Kindness is a malevolent triptych that asks questions about the relationship between the human need for community and love…
Jeff Nichols delivers another tale of gritty American rebellion in The Bikeriders, exploring how the evolution of The Vandals motorcycle club mirrors broader cultural shifts during the Vietnam War era.…
'Young Woman and the Sea' makes a strong case for the return of the inspirational Disney sports drama. It may play by familiar rules - even for a story about…
'Furiosa' is a welcome new chapter in George Miller’s ever-expanding Wasteland that fleshes out one of the series’ best characters while embracing the bizarre and the bold. Though it doesn’t…
In the Bosnian dramatic export Excursion, the story centers on teenage Iman (Asja Zara Lagumdžija), who uniquely weaponizes the middle school rumor mill against herself and her budding sexuality, leading…
A wowing blockbuster that balances character growth, world-building, and exciting spectacle, ‘The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ may not rise to the same heights as its incredibly predecessors…
'The Fall Guy', David Leitch’s ostensible love letter to stunt people, works best when it's focused on the heated chemistry between stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, less so as…
'Boy Kills World' is a full-throttle action spectacle that embraces the "graphic" and "novel" aspects of its graphic novel inspirations. While it serves as a potent showcase for Bill Skarsgård's…
Guy Ritchie’s 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' revels in its stylistic excess but skimps on depth. Henry Cavill's charismatic lead performance enlivens the thinly sketched ensemble, yet the film’s lack…