In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
In his attempt to adapt Daniel James Brown’s inspiring account of the 1936 University of Washington junior varsity rowing team, George Clooney fails to navigate the true depths of the…
Timothée Chalamet plays a bubbly young version of Willy Wonka in Paul King’s magically musical prequel that exceeds any reasonable expectation. A true delight for the whole family, King’s extension…
Sean Durkin's portrayal of the Von Erich family is steeped in tragedy and bolstered by a powerful ensemble cast. However, the film struggles to navigate through different emotional landscapes and…
Holocaust movies rarely inspire faith in humanity but Jonathan Glazer’s subtle examination of barren decency and bureaucratic evil is a startling reminder that mass scale horror requires meticulous detail and…
With Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos continues to prove that he is Hollyweird’s maddest scientist and its most refreshingly singular voice. Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo offer a trifecta…
Emerald Fennel’s venereal second feature is an explosive satire of inheritance and deception framed as a simmering psychosexual thriller. The entire cast is wonderful but Barry Keoghan proves himself as…
‘Next Goal Wins’ is a cliche-driven, pop-culture-reference-drenched, empty collection of underdog sports dramas with a side of sedated comedy. It’s Taika Waititi’s worst effort to date.
A testament to the simple power of an outstanding script, strong direction, and standout performances, ‘The Holdover’’s is a delightfully bittersweet return to form for Alexander Payne. Paul Giamatti is…
Martin Scorsese's 208-minute epic about murderous greed in early 20th Century Oklahoma, 'Killers of the Flower Moon', is a continuation of his crime epics, this time framing the story against…
Despite a strong lead in Leslie Odoms Jr. and a somewhat promising start, 'The Exorcist: Believer' crumbles when it leans heavily into its franchise heritage, dimming in comparison to the…