In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
In the pantheon of Richard Linklater’s accomplished filmography, Everybody Wants Some is a relative softball, but even his minor work is essential viewing. A laid-back daydream of primetime golden years…
Jeff Nichols’ ‘Midnight Special’ feels like some recently discovered ’80s B-movie. Purring with metaphysical musings and its own cryptic internal mythology, the sci-fi chase movie asks more questions than it…
'Triple 9' honors the esteemed tradition of American crime films, tipping its hat hither and thither to the greats that preceded it, creating a circus of variably intriguing characters to…
'Deadpool' is the superhero equivalent of Ace Ventura; a sub-social mold of swirly-giving irreverence; a modern day homo erectus arched over and talking out his butt. The shamelessly crass character…
A thoughtful portrait of caged femininity, 'Mustang' strongly represents European cinema’s knack for giving life to disparate voices. France's submission for the 2016 Oscar Best Foreign Film race is a…
Adam McKay’s star-filled ‘The Big Short’ tackles a huge subject, the 2008 financial meltdown, with surprising wit and clarity. That it ends up being both educational and entertaining is a…
J.J. Abrams’ employment of nostalgia, character camaraderie and practical effects in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' helps right the ship wronged by the George Lucas' prequels, though it's still not…
Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur' is a far cry from the superb wunderkind that was 'Inside Out' and though its journey is more derivative than most of Pixar's kind, it's still…
Unnaturally tender and totally good-natured, 'Brooklyn’ is an undeniably lovely film made with passion and acted to the nines. Anyone seeking a good date night flick need look no further.
A fitting end to an almost always satisfying franchise, 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2' features some of the series' absolute best moments amidst an admittedly slow gallop to…