With “Raya and the Last Dragon” hitting screens this week, Disney’s new pants-wearing princess shows audiences how the House of Mouse does dragons.
Read MoreTom and Jerry isn’t overly deep or groundbreaking, which it seemingly isn’t trying to do, but it works on the level of a nostalgia-filled respite for those looking for an innocent family film.
Read More“Cherry”, the newest film from the Russo brothers, is a coming-of-age odyssey exploring one man’s descent into addiction and destruction. Tom Holland’s performance electrifies an otherwise uneven viewing experience.
Read MoreLee Daniels’ upcoming film ‘The United States vs Billie Holiday’ is a beautiful reminder of our connection to art, but it reminds us that often there is a responsibility in having a voice - that we must use art, when we can, to create change.
Read MoreAs far as possessed animatronic films go, “Willy’s Wonderland” delivers ample blood, guts, and family fun helmed by a silent but deadly Nic Cage.
Read MoreThe first words spoken in “Supernova” are a lovely little threat: “We’re not going back, you know.”
Read MoreFran Kranz, a great comedian in his own right, has shown the world his adept grasp on the dramatic side of life with his directorial debut, “Mass.”
Read MoreIt might be contentious among critics, and certainly targets a particular kind of film lover as its audience, but “Malcolm & Marie” is an absolute godsend of a film that demands viewing when it arrives on Netflix this Friday.
Read MoreIt’s no masterpiece, and certainly falls victim to genre clichés and predictability, but “The Little Things” is enjoyable enough, standing largely on the shoulders of a punching-below-his-weight Denzel Washington.
Read MoreA Jay-Z-infused satire of the Indian caste system? We never thought we’d see it, until Netflix gave us “The White Tiger”.
Read MoreA triumphant success on all fronts, from its animation, to its story, to its jazz-infused otherworldly score, to Jamie Foxx’s expressive and moving lead performance, Pixar’s Soul stands with - perhaps even above - the animation juggernaut’s greatest films.
Read More“Wonder Woman 1984,” the latest film in the DC Extended Universe, reunites Gal Gadot as the titular Amazonian with co-star Chris Pine and director Patty Jenkins, and finally hits theaters and streaming on HBO Max on Christmas Day 2020.
Read MoreWhile Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom - like the play that inspired it - doesn’t quite capitalize on its opportunity for potent social commentary, this adaptation features incredible performances all around, including a career-best final turn from the late, great Chadwick Boseman that is sure to run as an Oscars favorite.
Read MoreSetting aside all of its eyesore-inducing cinematography and wasted cast, cinema’s most blatant attempt yet to capitalize on COVID-19, an action-infused romance set in a nightmare scenario imagined future, can be boiled down to one word: offensive.
Read MoreAfter spending the past few years in the Supporting Role category, Riz Ahmed’s latest performance in Amazon Prime Video “Sound of Metal” pushes him to the Lead and proves, he’s worth the part.
Read MoreAbsent for the last six years, director and auteur, David Fincher returns with an elegant, cynical look at old-school Hollywood and the parallels to today.
Read MoreIn “Letter to You”, Bruce Springsteen captures the creation of his latest album with longtime collaborator Thom Zimny. While it might be a bit too reminiscent of their previous film, it also has enough of a different perspective to offer in order to satisfy fans of The Boss.
Read MoreBill Murray turns in yet another delightful performance in his big-screen reunion with Sofia Coppola, and his chemistry with Rashida Jones allows “On the Rocks” to overcome the flaws that become apparent when he isn’t on screen.
Read MoreIt shouldn’t come as a shock to say that Sacha Baron Cohen, and Borat is the microscope on American society we didn’t know we needed. In fact, we ironically didn’t even know it was coming until it was revealed that Cohen had secretly finished the film last month.
Read MoreThough suffering from some typical romantic cliches, the film is strong in its emotional center and reels the audience in with promises of hope and faith.
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