In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
‘The Report’ is technically a fine movie, and one that not-accidentally resembles many an award-winning journalistic procedural, but its levelheadedness and emotionally flat approach can be its worst enemy and…
A rip-roaring and irreverent crowdpleaser glued to two excellent performances from Matt Damon and Christian Bale, ‘Ford v. Ferrari’ fires all on cylinders to prove that great blockbusting entertainment…
As real and unblinking a tale of American divorce as there has ever been, ’Marriage Story’ earns career best performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson who brilliantly wield Noah…
With forceful dramatic inertia and a thoughtful depiction of trauma and addiction, 'Doctor Sleep' is not your average horror movie. But what less can you expect from Mike Flanagan? That…
Those wanting a taste of throwback whodunnit murder mystery will find much to enjoy within Rian Johnson’s star-studded ‘Knives Out’, just know that you very well might figure it all…
The very prospect of a Nazi satire is risky business but Taika Waititi pulls it off like a pro, guiding a great cast and more-than-meets-the-eye characters to a heartfelt, deeply…
A head and shoulders improvement over 'Genisys' and easily the best 'Terminator' since the 90s, 'Dark Fate' celebrates the reunion of Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger and producer James Cameron in…
Director Deon Taylor delivers his second almost-good-but-not-quite-there-yet motion picture of 2019, resting too much weight on his completely competent actors' shoulders to elevate shlocky, lowbrow material. And once again, it…
Like a rival organism depleting its host, ‘Parasite’ may lay waste to the mind but it nests in the soul, lingering with the viewer long after its conclusion. Bong Joon-ho’s…
‘Greener Grass’ uses dream logic and ontological sloppiness to create a singularly bizarro sendup of modern person as social media package. The twisted, random, and bogus plot will alienate viewers…