Review: Cruella
Cruella is a campy comedy crime caper that tells the origin story of one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history - especially if you're a dog lover. It's…
Quickie Review: Dolittle
I often skip the “kids movies” since my nieces and nephews have aged out of them. But I will generally make an exception for animation, musicals and anything with Robert…
Review: Last Christmas
Romantic comedies and dramas are few and far between these days, so when a decent one does come along, it’s generally worth celebrating, even if it's just so-so. Such is…
Review: Late Night
Late Night is a solid workplace comedy that fluctuates between really smart and funny, and just okay. That unevenness may limit its success at a crowded box office, though it…
Review: Men In Black: International
Does Men In Black: International break new ground? No, not really. Does it need to? Would have been nice; but no, not really. It’s good enough to serve as an…
Review: The Children Act
The Children Act is a quiet and thoughtful drama starring two of the most versatile actors of our time: Emma Thompson (Sense and Sensibility, Howards End, Saving Mr. Banks, Harry…
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast represented near-perfection for an animated musical when it competed for Best Picture honors in 1991. So it’s hard to imagine that any reimagining of the “tale…
Saving Mr. Banks
Saving Mr. Banks is a thoroughly enjoyable film that doesn’t fit into any particular genre. It’s a 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' blend of drama, wit and biopic, inspired by true events. The film…
Beautiful Creatures
Beautiful Creatures is based on a popular novel for the ‘YA’ (young adult) crowd. And while I pride myself on being hip to such trends (Twilight, The Hunger Games, Harry…
Pirate Radio aka The Boat that Rocked
Pirate Radio aka The Boat that Rocked is a very, very funny movie with a kick ass soundtrack. I don't think I have ever enjoyed the music in a film…