Review: Sorry to Bother You
One of the best films I've seen lately, Sorry to Bother You doesn't fit neatly into any of the usual genres. It's an audacious anti-capitalist sci-fi comedy set in an…
Review: The Captain (Der Hauptmann)
The Captain is not for the faint of heart. It's the true story (or some version of it) of a German deserter in World War II, who finds a suitcase…
Review: Love, Cecil
I'd known about Cecil Beaton as a photographer for decades, but had no idea the breadth of his creative talents. Love, Cecil is a beautifully crafted documentary about him that…
Review: Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to check your plausibility meter at the door and enjoy watching Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise, 56) run, jump, fly,…
Review: Shock and Awe
The most shocking thing about Shock and Awe is how shockingly flat it turned out to be, given the star-power behind it as well as the timeliness of its core…
Review: Blindspotting
Every year, a few of those ‘smaller’ movies come along that you feel compelled to champion, in a concerted effort to make sure they don’t get lost in the barrage…
Review: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Thank you for the music, the songs I’m singing. Thanks for all the joy they’re bringing. The story may be lame as heck, but who cares? Mamma Mia! Here We…
Review: Gauguin: Voyage to Tahiti
If you are a lover of modern art in the least, you're most likely familiar with Paul Gauguin's work, particularly the bold colorful paintings he did while living in French…
Review: Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade is a different breed of teen dramedy that plays so authentic and real that it could almost pass for a documentary. It’s also authentic and real enough to…
Quickie (documentary) Reviews: Three Identical Strangers; The King
Three Identical Strangers is a fascinating documentary that runs the gamut from joyous and surreal to shocking and sad. It tells the story of three complete strangers – Bobby Shafran,…
Review: Dark Money
It's the documentary of our time. Untraceable money is flooding US political races, from corporations and rich individuals with agendas that run counter to the will of the people. Filmmaker…
Review: Under the Tree (Undir trénu)
There are actually two storylines running concurrently in this very dark dramedy from Iceland. In one, everyman Atli is caught by his wife watching a sex tape in which she…
Review: Whitney
Whitney, the new documentary about Whitney Houston has it all. Star power, incredible performances, heroes and villains, a sexual abuse bombshell, and the self-destruction and ultimate tragic death of its…
Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp
As a sequel to a lightweight Marvel movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp does its job. It’s entertaining and finds a way to work in the necessary connections to the Avengers…