‘Ma’ Wastes, Well, Everything (FILM REVIEW)
Not even Octavia Spencer’s considerable talents could save this mess.
Kenneth Branagh Brings The Bard to Life in ‘All Is True’ (FILM REVIEW)
Shakespeare’s final years are brought to life in Kenneth Branagh’s latest film.
‘John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum’ is One Hell of a Ride (FILM REVIEW)
The third time is still a charm.
‘Tolkien’ Never Reaches the Height of its Ambition (FILM REVIEW)
Maybe keep the fellowship home for this one.
‘Long Shot’ Reinvigorates the Romantic Comedy (FILM REVIEW)
Rogen and Theron work wonderfully in this delightful rom-com.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Shows Off Marvel’s Limitless Potential – Then Squanders It Almost Immediately (FILM REVIEW)
Avengers: Endgame teases what the MCU is capable of, but never really indulges in it.
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Church Illuminates Guitar Icon’s 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival Performance (FILM REVIEW)
In lieu of a new archive release for early 2019, the Experience Hendrix team hearkens to a previous exhumation from the vault for selected nationwide theatrical showings of Electric Church, a film documenting the late guitar icon’s performance at the 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival. Somewhat admirable these limited movie house runs do not constitute any […]
‘Teen Spirit’ Smells Like Missed Opportunity (FILM REVIEW)
Despite featuring a lot to appreciate, Teen Spirit still misses the mark.
‘Amazing Grace’ is a Sweet Sound (FILM REVIEW)
Almost 50 years in the making, we finally see Aretha Franklin’s legendary performance.
‘The Public’ Shines A Compelling Light On An Overlooked Problem (FILM REVIEW)
[rating=7.00] Back at the dawn of the 1990s, Emilio Estevez wrote and directed Men At Work, a darkly comedic tale about an unsung staple in our social contract, the garbage man. Now, 29 years later, Estevez is back at the helm of another ode to an overlooked, underappreciated institution, the public library. It starts off […]
‘Shazam!’ Is A Perfectly Serviceable Bubblegum Comic Book Movie (FILM REVIEW)
For all its charms, there’s still a lack of anything truly distinguishable about DC’s latest.
‘The Best of Enemies’ Another Largely Toothless Exploration of Race (FILM REVIEW)
Guys, we solved racism again!
‘The Mustang’ Finds Beauty in the Familiar (FILM REVIEW)
We basically know where a movie is going when it’s about a horse, but that doesn’t keep The Mustang from being poignant.
Jordan Peele Somehow Surpasses ‘Get Out’ With Latest Film, ‘Us’ (FILM REVIEW)
Terrifying and thoughtprovoking, Us is a remarkable work from a certified master.
SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘The Garden Left Behind’ Tackles Poignant Transgender Issues
[rating=8.00] For all the talk in certain circles about the prevalence of transgender issues in popular culture, the truth is that cinematic depictions of transgender identity aren’t exactly common. There are outliers, sure, but even the films that get attention are mired in controversy for their casting of cisgender actors and actresses to portray transgender […]
‘Climax’ Presents a Wildly Inventive Descent to Hell (FILM REVIEW)
If you can handle it, Gaspar Noe’s latest is a cinematic trip worth taking. (Big if, though.)
SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Alice’ Will Move and Delight You
SXSW jury winner Alice is a must see film.
SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Ernie & Joe’ Should Change the Conversation on Modern Police Work
Two San Antonio police officers might change the way you look at policing in America.
SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Human Nature’ A Stunning Work of Science Journalism
The Dan Rather produced documentary on CRISPR is a must see.