‘Ben is Back’ takes a different approach to an emotionally turbulent story of addiction and deception, figuring a suspense-driven framework that keeps the audience engaged and involved even as the…
Alfonso Cuarón’s return behind the camera marks his most personal chapter yet in this subtle masterclass of filmmaking. 'Roma' is a textured, richly-detailed dream; a sympathetic memory of maternal grace…
Let them eat cake, 'The Favourite' declares, offering a sickly sweet delight decorated with a quartet of brilliant performances (Stone, Weisz, Colman, Hoult) that teether this satirical slice of historical…
‘Creed II’ entirely misses the opportunity to drum up any USA/Russia subtext in its predictable second fight but great music, strong (but admittedly less standout) performances, and a tried-and-true underdog…
‘Green Book’ works pretty much however you break it down. Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali are divine as a traveling odd couple, Peter Farrelly's directorial skills are in sharp focus, and…
Where once magic thrived, ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald’ spells are but a black-hole of wonder. The opposite of alchemy, the spin-off sequel turns what was once gold into…
Disney’s ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ is the cinematic equivalent of clickbait - you just can’t help yourself but follow it down the rabbit hole. Its easy nostalgia-fueled laughs, clever world-building,…
‘Widows’ is a vicious, female-led retooling of the heist movie, mounted with great depth by Steve McQueen and Gillian Flynn; one that puts performance as much in the driver’s seat…
This 2018 update to Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic is more colorful and snappy than ever, losing a bit of The Grinch’s evil edge and termite-filled smile to deliver a more…
The Girl in the Spider’s Web erases the angry avenging angel elements of Lisbeth Salander to make way for a bland-washed pastiche of the character, only to then embroil her…