Movie Reviews

Frozen II

Review: Funny, Charming, Lovable, Adorable Describes ‘Frozen II’

Frozen II is by far the best animated film of 2019 — and I say…

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

‘Waves’ Review: Can We Start Paying Attention to Kelvin Harrison Jr. Now?

Make time for one of the most powerful performances you will see this year, and…

Terminator: Dark Fate

Review: ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Stays True to the Terminator Legacy

The Terminator franchise has seen a lot of misses when it comes to rebooting its…

Straight Up

A ‘Straight Up’ Film Review With Jokes and a Lot of Heart

The playful repartee that many have come to enjoy from shows like the Gilmore Girls…

American Son

Kenny Leon’s ‘American Son’ Gets Real about Societal Constructs and Racial Bias

Under the direction of Kenny Leon, American Son brings us a powerful story that leaves…

Miss Virginia

Review: Uzo Aduba Gives a Powerful Performance in ‘Miss Virginia’

Written by: Beverly Kwakye Aduba delivers a message about disadvantaged D.C. youth that must be…

Harpoon

Review: Celebrate Halloween with ‘Harpoon’

Harpoon has arrived just in time for the Halloween season. The director of this plot-twisting…

Harriet Review

Review: ‘Harriet’ is a Poster Child for a “Yes” Vote on the Reparations Bill

Written by: Peppur Chambers From the beginning, Harriet is a heroic love story — love…

The Farewell

Review: ‘The Farewell’ and its Silences

Written by: Pim Wangtechawat There are silences in Lulu Wang’s The Farewell that linger much…

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Review: Why ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ is a Disney Film for Adults

Upon watching Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, it’s clear — the 21st century hasn’t called Houston…