In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
Oscar Isaac is a gambler of few words in this subdued, shady exploration of sin. Writer-director Paul Schrader continues to make challenging - borderline nihilistic - films that challenge our…
A stark reminder of the perilous extremes of climbing, ‘The Alpinist’ is a fascinating character study of young renegade Marc-André Leclerc and thoughtful companion piece to the recent slew of…
A bone-rattling, conscious-stirring explosion of socially-conscious horror, Nia DaCosta’s ‘Candyman’ sequel brings the series into modern times with plenty of gore, effective performances, and searing social commentary to create a…
'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' introduces new heroes, new landscapes, new powers, and new threats, giving us a more fantasy-inspired taste of Marvel's Cinematic Universe. But stiff…
‘Reminiscence’ has all the elements of a successful sci-fi noir - strong world building, solid performances, impressive visual effects - but nothing really clicks in Lisa Joy’s mopey dystopian vision…
James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' is a marked improvement over the original feature in nearly every quantifiable sense but for a movie that's all about offbeat characters bucking convention, the…
Bland, inoffensive, and familiar, theme park ride turned movie ‘Jungle Cruise’ feels as bumpy and predictable as a trip on one of Disneyland’s oldest rides.
An adult-oriented challenge to conventional fantasy thrills, David Lowery’s complex, puzzling, and visually triumphant 'The Green Knight' leans into onscreen natural horrors and sexual proclivities to tell the story of a knight…
Morgan Neville’s involving documentary puts Anthony Bourdain’s travels and struggles into razor sharp focus, creating a compelling and full-bodied portrait of an ambitious journeyman, a restless searcher, a semi-charmed lover,…
The final installment of The Purge series ends on a middling note with 'The Forever Purge' displaying the series long-standing inability to craft a great story around its intriguing concepts.…