Strong Performances Rocket ‘Fences’ to Amazing Heights (FILM REVIEW)
Denzel Washington and Viola Davis shine in the film adaptation of August Wilson’s play.
The Ups and Downs of ‘La La Land’ (FILM REVIEW)
La La Land is a stunning throwback to the Golden Age right up to the point where it isn’t.
‘Assassin’s Creed’ Nearly Soars (FILM REVIEW)
There’s a lot to love about Assassin’s Creed. Also a lot to be confounded by.
Netflix Misses the Mark with Ham Fisted ‘Barry’ (FILM REVIEW)
This is hardly the biopic President Obama deserves.
The Force is Strong with ‘Rogue One’ (FILM REVIEW)
Rogue One is everything you never knew you wanted from Star Wars and so much more.
The Mysteries of Adolescence and Sex Explored Beautifully in ‘Slash’ (FILM REVIEW)
Erotic fan fiction has never been so charming and heartwarming.
‘Domain’ Muses On The Psychological Implications Of Isolation In The Apocalypse (FILM REVIEW)
Taut and surprising, Domain presents a dystopian view of our increasingly connected world.
‘Office Christmas Party’ Is At Least A Dozen Times More Fun Than Your Actual Office Christmas Party (FILM REVIEW)
A trope filled paint-by-numbers romp? Sure. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
‘Jackie’ A Stunning Look Into the Heart of Grief (FILM REVIEW)
Heartbreaking, breathtaking, and affirming, Jackie explores the myths and realities of Jackie Kennedy’s personal grief.
Nightmarish ‘The Eyes of My Mother’ a Gift for Horror Fans (FILM REVIEW)
An artful exploration of terror, The Eyes of My Mother is as beautiful as it is haunting.
‘Rules Don’t Apply’ A Charming Romance (FILM REVIEW)
A heartwarming romance that builds on the Old Hollywood myths, Rules Don’t Apply is a absolute delight.
Blue Christmas: ‘Bad Santa 2’ An Unworthy Sequel (FILM REVIEW)
Bad Santa, minus the charm and heart, is just bad.
Everything Wrong With ‘Allied’ In One Helpful List (FILM REVIEW)
A muddled, tone-deaf, entirely unenjoyable WWII spy flick that is inexplicably filled with top-tier talent
Enter the Stunning World(s) of ‘Nocturnal Animals’ (FILM REVIEW)
Tom Ford has crafted a masterpiece with his latest effort.
Performances Carry ‘Bleed for This’ But the Knock Out Punch is Never Landed (FILM REVIEW)
Miles Teller and Aaron Eckhart shine, elevating a conventional boxing movie near the point of greatness.
Magic Permeates ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ (FILM REVIEW)
The magic of Harry Potter enchants once again in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
The Thoughtful Sentimentality Of ‘The Edge Of Seventeen’ Makes It One Of The Year’s Best Surprises (FILM REVIEW)
Hailee Steinfeld is a force of nature in this brilliant, funny, heartwarming teen drama
‘Moonlight’ A Stunning Work of Art (FILM REVIEW)
Director Barry Jenkins hasn’t just crafted a work of art; he’s crafted a masterpiece.
‘Arrival’ is the Best Film of 2016 (FILM REVIEW)
Stunning, beautiful, and poignant, Arrival has officially set the bar for science fiction storytelling for the new millennium.
‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Creates Stunning Portrait of What Faith Based Cinema Could Mean (FILM REVIEW)
Hacksaw Ridge presents a nuance portrait of faith amidst a hellish backdrop that doesn’t discount enjoyment from a secular audience.