In-depth film reviews of current theatrical releases, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland have crafted an Iraq War survival thriller worthy of the A24 mantle, leaning into a gonzo sense of immersive hyperrealism and never shying away from…
'Death of a Unicorn' trots out a magical premise and some delightfully deranged moments, but too often defaults to familiar genre beats and thin satire. Despite a few standout performances…
Jonathan Majors delivers yet another fantastic performance as a bruiser with limited mental and emotional capacity, but the film’s impact is inevitably tainted by his real-life history of abuse. 'Magazine…
'Last Breath' delivers an incredible true story with taut suspense and no-nonsense filmmaking, but beyond its built-in tension, there’s not a ton will will linger. A sturdy, well-executed thriller that's…
'The Monkey' is trashy, ridiculous, and entirely self-aware, exactly the kind of B-movie mayhem Oz Perkins seems eager to embrace. It may not possess the eerie stylings of 'Longlegs', but…
The MCU remains stuck in neutral with this wheel-spinning fourth Captain America movie, which, much like 'Falcon and The Winter Soldier', asks what it means for Sam Wilson to take…
Leigh Whannell proves he is the modern maestro of Universal Monster Movies with 'Wolf Man', a slow-burn creature feature about the horrors of losing oneself while surrounded by those you…
Brady Corbet’s 'The Brutalist' is a towering accomplishment, a profound exploration of the conversation and conflict between art and capitalism, elevated by outstanding performances and technical elements that bolster this…
'A Complete Unknown' refuses to mythologize Dylan, instead embracing the contradictions that define him. With Timothée Chalamet’s layered performance and James Mangold’s sharp direction, the film captures an artist in…
Kyle Mooney's 'Y2K' offers an intriguing-enough - if ridiculous - premise and moments of charm but falters under the weight of its undercooked plot and uneven comedic execution. Despite some…