In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
Spotlight is a classically told investigative thriller featuring confident performances for its able ensemble. Though it adheres to a familiar narrative style, its overwhelmingly excellent craftsmanship makes it a strong…
Mond keeps things simple in order to showcase the developing relationship arcs - the twentysomething deadbeat manning up, the caregiver role inevitably transplanted from one generation to the next -…
Confusing suffrage for suffering, 'Suffragette' is a political period piece with a conflated ego and very little sense of narrative purpose that fails to bring genuine emotion to the women’s…
Overly long, terribly scripted and largely devoid of engaging action set pieces, 'Spectre' represents a definitive low point for the Daniel Craig era of James Bond. Alas, Bond is Bond…
A healthy dose of heartbreak and humor gives 'Room' dramatic gravitas in spades. Add in two top-of-the-line performances from Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay and you have a picture not…
Politically astute and often hilarious, 'Our Brand is Crisis' represents the best of both David Gordon Green and Sandra Bullock.
'The Keeping Room' is an uncommon Western that puts the women of the frontier front and center, and though it features strong performances across the board, the film feels limited…
Those wanting a deeper look into the life of Stanley Milgram ought look somewhere else as Experimenter is essentially devoid of drama. Yes, you’ll get the rough facts presented to…
Unlikely to win over any new fans to the series, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension is a one-trick pony that dutifully ties together the series many disparate parts. Thankfully that…
As bad as you might expect, 'The Last Witch Hunter' proudly displays Vin Diesel's inability to act in an overlong CG-heavy shower of visual senselessness and narrative apathy.