Review: ‘Locked Down’ provides no escape from the monotony of lockdown
With two leads who aren’t the least bit compelling, a drawn out first two acts, and no discernible plot development, “Locked Down” is a film that should be avoided – even now.
Best of 2020: Joel’s Top 10 Films
It’s been a strange year for film, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been a handful of great ones. Check out Joel’s Top 10 Movies of 2020.
Review: ‘Sound of Metal’ tells a deeply personal and important story
“Sound of Metal” is a deeply emotional and personal story of survival and understanding yourself and your place in the world.
Review: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is Oscar bait with no heart
“Hillbilly Elegy” has the right ingredients for success, but the recipe is all wrong.
Review: ‘Dreamland’ is a thin, empty attempt at drama
“Dreamland” is undercut by a thin script with even thinner characters, leaving no substance with which the audience can connect.
Review: Charlie Hunnam delivers a career-best performance in ‘Jungleland’
In “Jungleland,” director Max Winkler has crafted a story of survival that feels familiar, both cinematically and personally.
Review: ‘Rebecca’ remake puts darker spin on Hitchcock’s classic
“Rebecca” may not live up to the Best Picture quality of its predecessor, but it’s a worthy remake
Review: ‘Love and Monsters’ is a fun, action romp
If a fun “popcorn” film is what you seek, then “Love and Monsters” delivers with a light adventure romp and plenty of heart and monster action.
‘Welcome to the Blumhouse’ Reviews: ‘Evil Eye’ disappoints, while ‘Nocturne’ delivers
“Evil Eye” and “Nocturne” are the two latest films in Amazon’s “Welcome to the Blumhouse” series, and one delivers while the other is a f.
Bonus Features: ‘300’ gets 4K UHD release on Oct. 6
This is Sparta… on 4K UHD! Check out Zack Snyder’s epic “300” in newly restored 4K UHD quality.
Review: ‘Possessor’ is a gruesome, bloody look at the human psyche
While “Possessor” will certainly not appeal to the masses, the individuals who do seek it out will not be disappointed.
Review: ‘Kajillionaire’ is another worthy entry in Miranda July’s ‘slice of life’ filmography
“Kajillionaire” is another enjoyable indie hit from directory Miranda July.
Review: ‘Enola Holmes’ delivers fun, thrilling twist to Holmes mysteries
By telling a story of empowering women to fight for themselves and outwit those who seek to dominate them, “Enola Holmes” strikes the right notes – especially today.
Bonus Features: WB Home Entertainment announces four new 4K UHD releases
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released “The Goonies,” “Beetlejuice,” “Sherlock Holmes” and “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and digital.
Review: ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ will leave fans satisfied
If you’re a fan of the first two films, then you will certainly not be disappointed with “Bill & Ted Face the Music.”
Review: Mark Rylance carries ‘Waiting for the Barbarians’
Director Ciro Guerra’s latest film verges on becoming an awards contender, but ultimately falls short.