Sidney, produced by Oprah Winfrey, is clearly meant as a loving tribute to Poitier. Some might accuse this project of wearing rose-coloured glasses, but Winfrey probably didn’t make this film for people who might think that way as her love and admiration for Poitier is impossible to doubt.
Read MoreWhether you want to laugh or you want to see a sincere story about gender, sexuality, a little bit of magic, and male friendship, actor Marc Duplass’ creation, Biosphere, will help you find a way.
Read MoreAnchored by its fantastic performances, razor-sharp direction, and exhilarating spectacle, The Woman King is a thoroughly exciting epic which packs several punches, and lands its blows, and is worthy of the biggest screen, and crowd, possible.
Read MoreSometimes Triangle of Sadness can be messy, but that seems to almost be the point. It’s a film that shows we’re all human beings - competitive, selfish, and gross, but more entertainingly, it is director Ruben Östlund at his craziest, his most explicit, his most in-your-face, and audiences are going to love it.
Read MoreDisney has released yet another live-action remake of one of their beloved classic films with Pinocchio, a hollow re-imagining of the revered story that fails to capture any sort of magic. Simply put, watch the original instead and leave this lifeless remake on the shelf to collect dust.
Read MoreIn addition to being funny and horror done right, Barbarian is extremely smart. Where most horror movies like to put monsters on full display, this film is more interested in exploring where those monsters come from.
Read MoreWhile Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Hart infuse some much-needed comedic levity in Me Time, its uninspired and unfunny plot makes the case that most Netflix movies aren’t meant to be actively watched.
Read MoreOccasionally, it needs to be restated that Happy Feet, Babe, Lorenzo’s Oil, and the Mad Max series were all directed by the same man. Director George Miller’s resume is astonishing, but while we praise his vision and command of imagery as a director, we cannot ignore he is a truly gifted storyteller. He proves it again with Three Thousand Years of Longing.
Read MoreWhether it’s a packed theatre or an overly-giggly sleepover, Orphan: First Kill is far too much fun to experience alone, and seems like a waste to watch at home, as the movie is filled with moments that beg to be seen with a rowdy group. While it still may be months away from the autumn season, this is a great film to snuggle up at home and put on Paramount+.
Read MoreThirteen Lives is Ron Howard’s most enthralling film in years, utilizing an impeccable cinematographer and terrific performances from its star studded cast to establish brilliant claustrophobic tension.
Read MoreJ.J. Perry’s Day Shift may not be anything new or original, but it ends up being a memorable balls-to-the-walls vampire-action film that’s best experienced with a group of people (or in a midnight screening.
Read MoreThe Predator has returned to our screens, more specifically our television screens with Hulu’s Prey, a prequel that manages to not only return the franchise to its roots successfully, but reinvigorate it in the process as well.
Read MoreNope is larger in scale than Jordan Peele’s previous films and he feels very in command of what he wants to create. While it doesn’t reach the same heights as his previous , there is still something thrilling about seeing where Peele’s mind will take the audience next. Here’s our review.
Read MoreFresh off directing one of the biggest blockbusters in history, Anthony and Joe Russo team up with Netflix, Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans for the streamer’s most expensive attempt at a franchise hopeful to date.
Read MoreThe God of Thunder has returned in director Taika Waititi’s highly anticipated Asgardian sequel, Thor: Love and Thunder. Fortunately, fans of the brawny hero will not be disappointed with this colorful, hilarious, and heartfelt entry into the ever-expanding MCU.
Read MoreThe impact which the late Leonard Cohen left upon the arts is impossible to doubt. Yet even in Cohen’s impressive catalog, there is no song which left such an impression as the song “Hallelujah.” Its journey is explored and covered in the documentary Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song.
Read MoreOverall, ELVIS is more of a look into his life and career from a certain perspective than the traditional biopic, but it works so seamlessly to combine all the things that one could possibly want from a picture about the King. Baz Luhrmann’s glitzy, glamorous, and colorful style makes for an exciting, emotional, and visually spectacular film.
Read MoreThe Black Phone leaves a lot to be desired and it is good to see director Scott Derrickson back in his horror element, trying to craft something that haunt us long after we have left the theatre. But with a muddled script and uneven performances, this is a middle of the road horror film that could’ve been so much more but ends up being fine in the most disappointing fashion.
Read MoreCooper Raiff’s Cha Cha Real Smooth is that good, even if it isn’t perfect. A couple of predictable beats prevent it from soaring the way it should, but with fantastic performances from its leads, and the film’s sharp script, it can be counted as one of the best comedies this year.
Read MoreAfter a series of Pixar movies only streaming to your home, the perennial hit-maker is finally returning to the big screen with Lightyear, a spinoff of the beloved Toy Story franchise. This spin on the franchise, while exciting, also doesn’t justify its existence despite the entertainment value it brings to the table.
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