In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
‘Missing' is a technically sharp, twisty mystery anchored by strong performances. The in-screen gimmick (used before in 'Searching') may get varying mileage from viewers but credit to directors Nicholas D.…
‘M3gan' sets the stage for a strong 2023 with a horror-comedy that actually brings the laughs. And plenty of them. Though its never very scary, this never-dull camp-fest serves up…
‘Avatar: The Way of Water' propels certain directorial methodologies forward but forgets to also tell a compelling standalone story. The not-wet effects are often iffy and the characters are largely…
You’ve surely already heard that Brendan Fraser is a knock-out in ‘The Whale.’ The rumors are true. He’s simply astounding. Darren Aronofsky’s work is less subtle (per usual) but serves…
Jeremy Pope shines as a gay, black man wrestling through the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era of Marines boot camp in this autobiographical queer drama from Elegance Bratton.
David Harbour shines as a beat-down Santa Claus who returns to his brutal ways in ‘Violent Night’. While a bit overly self-aware in spots, the film from Tommy Wirkola is…
Though it's not the inspired mash-up that a romantic cannibal roadtrip movie promises, 'Bones and All' features a strong cast (Rylance is especially great) and striking production elements. Luca Guadagnino…
Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan join together to unspool the story behind the story of sexual predator and Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s downfall. ‘She Said’ is a sobering investigative procedural…
The Menu is a riotous dark satire that uses the upper-echelon of the food world to satirize class warfare. As if run through a Paco Jet, Ralph Fiennes delivers an…
Chadwick Boseman's unexpected passing informs the heart and soul of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', a richly-textured, thematically-layered follow-up to one of Marvel's biggest and best. The production elements shine and…