Movie Reviews

Review: ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Brings Family to the Surface

Maybe Jason Momoa and director James Wan have been spending too much time on the…

Christmas Classics: ‘Home Alone’ Will Always Be Essential Holiday Viewing

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.  It’s that time of year when the internet sprouts more…

Review: Animation Pioneer Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Pays Homage to Legacy and Loss

Anime guru Hayao Miyazaki soared out of retirement in 2013 and into the world of…

Review: The Uniquely Charming Musical ‘The Color Purple’ Captivates Every Emotion

Over fifteen years ago, I experienced the musical Broadway production of The Color Purple starring…

Review: Ava DuVernay’s Beautifully Crafted ‘Origin’ Resonates

There are only a few films in a lifetime that I experience that feel like…

Review: ‘Wonka’ Brings the Magic and Imagination Back with Our Favorite Chocolatier

There’s a ton of love for the classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971).…

Review: Bradley Cooper Sinks Deep Into His Performance as Leonard Bernstein in ‘Maestro’

As awards season is in full swing, Bradley Cooper is back in the awards conversation…

Review: ‘Poor Things’ Sex Liberation Message Falls Flat

Yorgos Lanthimos’ film Poor Things is the latest film among the crop of awards-buzzworthy titles…

Cult Classics: Revisiting the Twisted, Unofficial Thanksgiving Dark Comedy ‘Addams Family Values’

In 1991, director Barry Sonnenfeld (Schmigadoon!) reintroduced us to cartoonist Charles Addams’ delightfully macabre family…

Review: ‘The Marvels’ Passes the Vibe Check

Clocking in at 1hr 45mn, Nia DaCosta’s The Marvels is the shortest film of the…