In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ focuses on the logistics of an abortion road trip as writer-director Eliza Hittman delivers an empathic and occasionally potent humanist drama that begs viewers to feel…
Ben Affleck steps up to the line to deliver a notable performance as a troubled alcoholic basketball coach but ‘The Way Back’’s quiet, deliberate approach is not going to hype…
‘Swallow’ is a subdued thriller/character study lead by a breakout performance from Haley Bennett that thoughtfully explores the concept of lingering trauma and self-destructive habits. The lead character eats lots…
As Jane Austen adaptations go, ‘Emma’ is an adequately coiffed and bouncy retelling, though tends to overstay its welcome at times, where the production design elements like the costumery, landscapes,…
Elisabeth Moss is fantastic leading Leigh Whannell’s intelligent and captivating reimagining of ‘The Invisible Man’, a thought-provoking horror-thriller that focuses on the realities of emotional violence and abuse, particularly when…
Matthew Pope’s grimy backcountry thriller has splashes of Saulnier, Mickles, and the Coen Bros but is ripe with its own potential as well, spinning a damning web of deceit and…
All in all, 'Onward' casts a spell but it’s a relatively mild one, one that’s mainly aimed at the viewer’s emotional side and can only take partial advantage of its…
CONCLUSION: Margot Robbie leads a pack of bad-mannered ladies in the hard-to-dislike cinematic tomfoolery that is ‘Birds of Prey’. Aided by imposing stunt work and a killer cast (including a…
Led by a strikingly gloomy performance from Riley Keough, 'The Lodge' uses the power of psychological warfare and brutal natural elements to spook up a dark cabin fever horror story…
THE VERDICT: I absolutely loved The Gentlemen. It’s hip and hilarious. Punchy and penetrating. It can be a mean film but it means well. Its central goal is to keep…