Review: A promising concept goes to waste in ‘The Old Guard’
You can make a messy movie, but as long as it’s exciting and stylish, you can get away with it. You can’t make one this messy and dull and expect to get by.
Review: ‘Palm Springs’ is a film to rewatch over and over again
Without much on the film horizon and the year’s best comedy right in front of you, it might not be a bad idea to rewatch “Palm Springs” over and over again.
Review: The beauty of ‘First Cow’ lies in its simplicity
Kelly Reichardt’s “First Cow” uses a simple story and deliberate pacing to create an endearing story of friendship and adventure.
Review: Jon Stewart’s ‘Irresistible’ proves to be anything but
For a political comedy written by one of late night’s sharpest minds and featuring two stars as charismatic as Carell and Byrne, the finished product is seriously underwhelming.
Review: ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is a dizzyingly spectacular Spike Lee Joint
“Da 5 Bloods” is a Spike Lee joint to its very core, but it isn’t just a product of technical craftsmanship; it’s a personal and affecting journey brought to life by a beautiful and measured sense of character and story.
Review: Steve Carell’s ‘Space Force’ stalls after liftoff
Instead of blasting off into the upper echelon of modern TV comedies, “Space Force” falters upon reaching the upper atmosphere and ends up lost in the streaming shuffle.
Review: “The Vast of Night” takes sci-fi back to its simplistic, eerie roots
Despite its inconsistencies, “The Vast of Night” proves to be a chilling and refreshing sci-fi thriller in a time oversaturated with outer space blockbusters.
Review: Nanjiani and Rae make “The Lovebirds” laugh-out-loud hysterical
The pure hilarity of “The Lovebirds” is more than enough to have you willing to forgive any of its formulaic plot lines, thanks to undeniable chemistry between Nanjiani and Rae.
Review: ‘SCOOB!’ throws everything at the wall, but not much sticks
As “SCOOB!” attempts to stretch a Saturday morning cartoon into a feature-length film and capture a new audience, it ends up overstuffed with far too many plots, characters and references to make sense.
Review: Beanie Feldstein dazzles in ‘How to Build a Girl’
While it sometimes struggles to balance its tone – switching between heartfelt, vicious, raunchy and inspiring all in a matter of minutes – Feldstein’s impressive ability to perfectly match whatever is thrown her way makes “How to Build a Girl” worth the watch.
Review: Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ tells an idealistic, entertaining alternate history
Murphy’s foray into revisionist history peels back the curtain on what the entertainment industry could have looked like if the unfair power dynamics had been challenged – and the series does it in a way that’s equally wistful, inspiring and entertaining.
Review: ‘Coffee & Kareem’ is a painfully unfunny and offensive mess
The end of the world actually seems like the perfect time for a raunchy, over-the-top comedy caper to lift your spirits, but “Coffee & Kareem” will do exactly the opposite.
Review: ‘Swallow’ is a genuinely disturbing viewing experience
There’s certainly artistic value to be found in pushing boundaries with disturbing content, but the more disgusting something is, the better the overall film must be in order for the subject matter to feel justified. In “Swallow,” that’s never accomplished.
Review: ‘The Way Back’ showcases a moving, deeply personal performance from Ben Affleck
“The Way Back” is a showcase for its leading man, with Affleck throwing raw emotion onto the screen. It’s a film that borders on greatness thanks to this inspired story and Affleck’s powerful performance.
Review: ‘Onward’ delivers an emotional, charming fantasy adventure
While it may not be top-tier Pixar, falling somewhere in the middle, “Onward” hits all of the required marks for success – from the trademark stunning animation to the instantly likable characters, and of course, its deeply moving emotional measures.
Review: ‘The Invisible Man’ and Elisabeth Moss demand to be seen
In “The Invisible Man,” writer-director Leigh Whannell has crafted a smart, satisfying and flat-out terrifying modern twist on H.G. Wells’ classic tale.
