In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
'Kubo and the Two Strings' is animation perfected; voiced with great nuance, divinely animated and rippled with decadent thematic elements far exceeding its PG-rating, this is the kind of emotionally…
'Blood Father' delivers the throwback action goods and guttural Mel Gibson performance that anyone considering watching it might hope for. That its plot is a collage of prior Gibson movies…
A cops and robbers movie with real bite, David Mackenzie’s 'Hell or High Water' offers genre thrills amidst a thoughtful examination of modern American idealism. Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine and…
Delicate and hard-hitting, James Schamus’ Indignation is a dramatic and philosophical examination of Korean War-era American values bolstered by wordy comic zest, romantic aches and a challenging moral imperative. Logan…
DC Entertainment has chosen to follow Marvel's footsteps as a recipe for corporate success, but if Batman V Superman and now, unfortunately, 'Suicide Squad' are any indication of their dedication to…
'Jason Bourne' offers Matt Damon a chance to step back into what has become his signature role but provides little reason for his return. The plot is head-scratchingly familiar but…
‘Nerve’ proves adequately thrilling if overly simplified escapism that doubles as an able showcase for Emma Roberts and Dave Franco's budding movie star prowess. Its parallels to modern connectivity-obsessed culture…
Not without its charm, Woody Allen’s ‘Café Society’ has huge appeal in Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg’s lively performances but the laughs dry up early and make way for a…
'Star Trek Beyond' is featherweight science fiction fare content not using its noggin that is as hectic as it is - to quote the time-honored Spock - illogical. Marginally better…
Stuffed with horror movie bromides, 'Lights Out' haunts an interesting concept with a conventional script. Maria Bello shines as a conflicted maternal figure but David F. Sandberg’s debut feature can’t…