Reviews
‘The Killer’ is Nothing More than a Standard Thriller (Review)
Far from David Fincher's best film, The Killer is still entertaining largely because of Michael Fassbender. We've come to expect that any project directed by David Fincher is worth watching. He has given us classics such as Seven, Fight Club, and The Social...
‘The Marvels’ is Mostly a Nothing Burger (Review)
Higher. Further. Faster. Together. And just OK.
Annette Bening Performs Career-Best in Solid Swimmer Biopic ‘Nyad’ (Review)
A marathon swimmer seeks to become the oldest woman to swim non-stop from Cuba to Florida in Netflix’s newest biopic.
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Delivers Just Enough PG-13 Horror Fun (Review)
Even though the film leaves some things to be desired, there’s enough here to like and learn from going forward for this new film franchise.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is a Harrowing Crime Epic (Review)
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio team up once again to deliver the filmmaker’s best offering since The Departed.
‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ is Vintage Flanagan (Review)
Mike Flanagan veers back to the supernatural realm with this grisly, yet satisfying miniseries based on works by Edgar Allan Poe.
‘Fair Play’ is a Steamy, Suspenseful Socially Conscious Thriller (Review)
Two market analysts have their secret romance put to the test when one of them is promoted over the other in this Sundance smash erotic thriller.
‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Deserves Nothing Less than Expulsion (Review)
This lazy, unimaginative horror legacy sequel reeks of deceit and boredom.
‘The Creator’ is the Best Sci-Fi Movie since ‘Ex Machina’ (Review)
Eerily similar to a feared trajectory by some, The Creator is an original take on what an AI future could look like.
Strong Performances Carry Pleasantly Lean ‘A Haunting in Venice’ (Review)
Third time’s the charm for Kenneth Branagh’s whodunnit franchise.
‘El Conde’ is a Dark, Biting Allegory for the Life Cycle of Tyranny (Review)
In this alternate reality, ruthless dictator Augusto Pinoche is an aged, bloodsucking vampire with death on his mind in Pablo Larrain’s latest satire.
Representation Matters in Fun, Family-Centered ‘Blue Beetle’ (Review)
The first Latino-led live-action superhero film charms thanks to its cast and focus on culture that help shape the insect-named hero.