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.
Johnny’s Awards Radar: “Tenet” and “Da 5 Bloods”
It’s never too early to start predicting which movies will make the cut come awards season, and this week Johnny is breaking down the odds for “Tenet” and “Da 5 Bloods.”
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.
“Percy Jackson” series in the works at Disney Plus
Author Rick Riordan announced on Thursday that a live-action adaptation of the young adult series is in the works at Disney Plus.
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.
First Look: Breaking down the “Dune” photos
Vanity Fair gave us the first look at Warner Brothers’ upcoming sci-fi epic, and our “Dune” expert Johnny Sobczak is here to react.
‘Extraction’ Trailer: Chris Hemsworth, Russo Bros team for explosive Netflix thriller
The doldrums of the delayed movie drought may be coming to an end soon, thanks to Netflix’s upcoming action-adventure thriller, “Extraction.”
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: ‘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.
