Another long, bloated, and mediocre superhero movie hits theaters with Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League,’ to the groans of cinema fans everywhere.
‘Orient Express’ Embraces Ensemble Cast, Cuts Plot Threads
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ fails to live up to its source-material by skewering the plot that made the original a page-turner, but steals strong performances from its ensemble cast.
‘Lady Bird’ Approaches Complexities of Adolescence
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Lady Bird’ flies through a year in the life of Christine (Saoirse Ronan), a Calif. teenager who struggles with poverty, drugs, sex, and school-life.
‘Mudbound’ Captivates with Post-War Familial Stories
Exploring race relations in post-World War II America, ‘Mudbound’ delivers complex performances and a vignette structure to entertain audiences.
‘Call Me by Your Name’ is a Timeless Portrait of a Tender Romance
‘Call Me By Your Name’ is timeless coming of age tale that gracefully touches on the tragic temporal nature of love and youth.
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Saturated with Action, Comedy, Fun
Thor gets a major face-lift, in a good way, as ‘Ragnarok’ tonally inverts the character and adds depth to his godly mythos.
‘Rikers’ Documentary Explores Physical, Mental Life of Incarceration
‘Rikers’ goes behind bars in one of America’s most notorious prisons to explore justice, life, and hope for those on the wrong side of the law.
King’s ‘1922’ Bores on the Big Screen Despite Strong Performances
Ultimately, this Steven King story doesn’t hold the same level of impact on screen as it does on the page. The horror in the film is passable, but will likely be passed over in the long run.
‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ Blends Social Commentary and Cinematic Horror
Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ analyzes the facade of dearly-held social relationships.
‘Only the Brave’ Honors Tragic Story of American Heroes
‘Only the Brave’ accurately and respectfully portrays the tragic story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.