“The Old Man & the Gun” review Robert Redford's swan song appropriately focuses on legacy and life experience
As I wrote in my most anticipated fall movies preview, my anticipation to see this movie was not Robert Redford or Sissy Spacek; it was […]
“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” review Simple movie makes for in-depth look at human ambition
“Can You Ever Forgive Me,” based on the real-life memoirs of Lee Israel, is perhaps the most specific movie about the most specific crime imaginable, […]
“22 July” review Bold, dark film chronicles 2011 Norway attacks
The one element you don’t expect going into this film is politics. However, Paul Greengrass’ latest delves into patriotism, fascism, and political ramifications surrounding the […]
New filters added to the Nintendo Switch eShop! Searching with ease.
Downtime is over! A new update has hit the eShop this time bringing more filter options to the search feature: Before it had limited search […]
“Beautiful Boy” review Tearjerker addiction drama thrives on dynamic actors and strong source material
If I had no inclination to read David and Nic Sheff’s memoirs “Beautiful Boy” and “Tweak” before seeing this movie, that inclination has changed. I […]
“Gosnell” review Even with an obvious audience, abortion drama displays glimmers of strong talent
*Full official title: “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” Faith-based movies or movies with conservative agendas have it rough in cinema. And I […]
“First Man” review Neil Armstrong biopic hits with surprising intimate force
As Damien Chazelle’s “First Man” reached its final scene, I realized my favorite element of the movie is how well it sneaks up on you. […]
“Bad Times at the El Royale” review Gripping, twisted thriller is solid entertainment with mild rough patches
It looks like we’re moving on from describing mysteries and thrillers just as “Hitchcockian.” There’s no catchy one-word phrase to say it, but for now, […]
“Venom” review Surprisingly light comic book film is so-so
The antihero has always been a fashionable icon in pop culture, from the manipulative Underwoods in “House of Cards” (Netflix, 2013-2018) to Brad Pitt’s crazy […]
“A Star Is Born” review Classic, emotional tale hits all the right notes
Romance, rock music, addictions, and hard truths about the entertainment industry are all par for the course in Bradley Cooper’s new adaptation of “A Star […]