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Posted March 5, 2021 Movies

Review: ‘Chaos Walking’ overcomes the odds to deliver a fun adventure

While “Chaos Walking” may not stick every landing, what it does get right is highly enjoyable.

Posted March 3, 2021 Movies

Review: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ plays the hits, but does it well

While “Raya and the Last Dragon” may be a bit lacking in originality, the journey itself is plenty of fun thanks to the beautiful animation and pitch-perfect voice cast.

Posted February 28, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: ‘She’s The Man’ makes Blu-ray debut for 15th anniversary

“She’s The Man” is finally coming home on Blu-ray just in time for its 15th anniversary, and it’s loaded with bonus feature

Posted February 19, 20211 Comment Movies

Bonus Features: Classics come home in the John Hughes 5-Movie Collection

Five of John Hughes’s most iconic films are coming home in this Blu-ray and digital combo pack.

Posted February 18, 2021 Movies

Review: Pike’s sensational performance isn’t enough to save ‘I Care a Lot’

Despite a wickedly enjoyable performance from Rosamund Pike as the conniving lead, “I Care a Lot” tries to serve up more movie than this Netflix Original can handle.

Posted February 16, 2021 Reviews

Bonus Features: Dive deep into the lore of ‘Lovecraft Country’ with home release

“Lovecraft Country” was a hit on HBO, and the home release now allows viewers to dive deep into the creative process of the supernatural show.

Posted February 12, 2021 Movies

Review: ‘Saint Maud’ is a haunting slow burn with heady, supernatural thrills

“Saint Maud” is brimming with enough supernatural scares and body horror to satisfy genre fans, and at the same time there are enough heady questions and psychological horror to thrill the rest.

Posted February 10, 20213 Comments Movies

Review: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ gives an unflinching look at Fred Hampton

“Judas and the Black Messiah” finally etches the tragedy of Fred Hampton in celluloid for us to revisit and revere for years to come.

Posted February 4, 2021 Movies

Review: Less is more in ‘Malcolm & Marie’ thanks to jaw-dropping performances from Zendaya, Washington

Writer-director Sam Levinson is operating at the top of his craft in this moment, and “Malcolm & Marie” is simply his latest example that sometimes less is more.

Posted January 26, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: The holiday season is still going strong with ‘Fatman’ on Blu-ray

If you prefer shootouts and explosions to feel-good family films, “Fatman” may just be your new favorite holiday tradition.

Posted January 21, 2021 Movies

Review: ‘The White Tiger’ is a raw, entertaining indictment of India’s caste-system

The complicated questions “The White Tiger” asks, along with a stellar leading actor, make it a Netflix film worth checking out.

Posted January 13, 20213 Comments Movies

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.

Posted December 30, 2020 Movies

Review: ‘Pieces of a Woman’ is a devastating drama, but worth all the pain

“Pieces of a Woman” is an exquisitely-crafted portrait of generational grief, trauma and loss that not only showcases three superb performances, but excellent cinematography and strong direction.