In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
A bitter comedown from the aspirational heights of Patty Jenkins’ original, ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ ranks among the least inspired (and most head-scratching and dull) of super-sequels, asking for a lot…
A disaster-thriller that champions humanity over calamity, 'Greenland' is a welcome reminder of the oft-out-of-nowhere thrills that await us at the cineplexes.
A defiant, bold, and color-splashed debut, 'Promising Young Adult' sees writer-director Emerald Fennell loudly announce herself as someone to watch while veteran badass Carey Mulligan gives one of the best performances…
A remarkable achievement that lifts up and celebrates the human spirit, ‘Soul’ ranks amongst Pixar’s best works and charters a life-affirming mission to the great beyond that’s sure to leave…
A departure from the road most traveled, Chloé Zhao's journey into the American Heartland offers a glimpse of the country's dejected finding renewed purpose, freely roaming like the buffalo before them.…
'Black Bear' commits fully to breaking rules of cinema, which may leave some bewildered or frustrated, but between its smart screenplay, saucy technical savvy, and all-around great performances, the odd-duck…
‘Sound of Metal’ jams to a deeply personal and subjective track as audiences experience the isolation and trauma of hearing loss alongside an ex-addict drummer, played by a never-better Riz…
‘Fatman’ swings and misses attempting to spark cynical holiday joy. Just never going quite far enough, Mel Gibson’ Santa might drink and curse and shoot guns but the movie itself…
A Halloween scare-fest this is not, but it’s also not totally rotten. 'Come Play' features a solid-enough turn from Gillian Jacobs as a mom struggling to connect with her son on…
Sacha Baron Cohen brings Borat back from the grave to confront 2020 America in 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'. The result is decidedly less iconic (and relies too heavily on scripted rather…