In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
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…
‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ may want for brains but the undeniably talented cast make it a decent, if dated and totally unnecessary, watch. Too bad the effects are lame and the…
See ‘Dolemite is My Name’ for the Eddie Murphy performance that has everyone talking but don’t expect the somewhat uninspired film to be all that much more than a strong…
Will Smith continues his epic streak of terrible movies in the simple-minded and often poorly-staged wanna-be-cerebral thriller. Ang Lee’s talents as a director are incredibly misused as this flop-in-the-making just kind…
A24's unsettling ‘The Lighthouse’ is like a message in a bottle from a far off time, one that signals writer-director Robert Eggers established brilliance. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson are…
Takashi Miike appears to be on top of his game, presenting a turducken of a love story in a gangster caper in a daffy crime drama. Giddily violent and stylish,…
Todd Phillips’ deliriously provocative Joker is a risky endeavor that shirks the load-bearing staples of comic book movies past to focus on a richly-textured character study of a lost soul.…
‘Harpoon’ is both a clever calling card and and breakout vehicle for UTR horror-dude Rob Grant and a thrilling cut of campy horror-comedy. As pitch black as the depths of…