American Fiction
American Fiction is a winner. It's sharp, sometimes dark, and often witty satire that will make you laugh, cringe, laugh, cringe, and laugh again. Or laugh and cringe at the…
The Color Purple
I'm conflicted about this "bold new take on the beloved classic." It's good but also a bit odd with its mix of genres. It's a musical drama based on the…
Past Lives
Past Lives is one of those small, thought-provoking indie gems that draws you in from the opening scene and keeps you quietly engaged throughout. It's not a film you can…
Waitress: The Musical
If you missed seeing "Waitress" on Broadway, or couldn't afford an orchestra seat, or have seen it multiple times and want to see it again (for less money, so you…
Air
Sometimes a shoe is just a shoe… until Michael Jordan steps in it. That’s the crux of this feel-good movie based on the true marketing backstory of Nike’s iconic Air…
What Happens Later
What Happens Later is a slow, dialogue-driven drama that misrepresents itself as a romantic comedy in an undisguised effort to leverage the undisputed romcom credentials of its star (and director)…
A Million Miles Away
A Million Miles Away provides a great opportunity for all to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-Oct. 15). The two-hour flick, streaming on Prime Video, tells the story of…
Sitting in Bars with Cake
Ever get a cake that looks amazing but only tastes so-so? Sitting in Bars with Cake is the movie equivalent. On the surface, it has all the makings of a…
The Hill
I'm generally a sucker for a good sports drama based on an "incredible true story" (as the poster says). But there's something about The Hill that just falls flat, despite…
Dreamin’ Wild
Dreamin' Wild is a soulful, slow-burn indie based on a true story. If you're part of the cult fan base that sparked the resurrection of a long-lost album by singer-songwriter…
Jules
Ahhhhh. Let's all take a collective breath in this summer season of marketing blitzes and blockbusters, and give a little love to Jules. It's a bizarre, quirky and heartwarming sci-fi…
Barbie
The results are in. And Barbie dominated the Box Office in its opening weekend, beating out Oppenheimer, which also did quite well. I'm not surprised. My Facebook feed was inundated…
Oppenheimer
In July of 1945, the first test of the Atomic Bomb was conducted under a cloud of secrecy in New Mexico; a month later, the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on…
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
I often gripe about running times, especially when a movie is (needlessly) longer than two hours. There's no griping with Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. At 160 minutes,…
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
First, there was Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981; then Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984; Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade…