Film Reviews
The Holdovers Review: Paul Giamatti Shines in ’70s Throwback
Hearkening back to decades ago, Alexander Payne delivers an intimate and touching character drama. The Holdovers Review: Paul Giamatti & Da’Vine Joy Randolph Shine in Charming Time Capsule Liz Shannon Miller
Maestro Review: Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein Biopic Brings the Heart, but Lacks the Music
The Star Is Born director's follow-up is a loving portrait of the composer, but It's Carey Mulligan who steals the show. Maestro Review: Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein Biopic Brings the Heart, but Lacks the Music Cady Siregar
Wes Anderson Crafts a (Short) Confection in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: Review
The charming 37-minute film is streaming now on Netflix. Wes Anderson Crafts a (Short) Confection in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: Review Liz Shannon Miller
A Haunting in Venice Isn’t as Scary as It Seems, Thankfully: Review
The newest Poirot mystery, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, only dabbles in the supernatural. A Haunting in Venice Isn’t as Scary as It Seems, Thankfully: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Heart of Stone Review: Gal Gadot Goes Full James Bond for Netflix
Wonder Woman herself stars in a solid spy actioner with plenty of twists, directed by Tom Harper. Heart of Stone Review: Gal Gadot Goes Full James Bond for Netflix Liz Shannon Miller
Haunted Mansion Review: An Oddball Ensemble and an Engaging Ghost Story Elevate the Ride
Justin Simien's lively tale features LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish, and Danny DeVito. Haunted Mansion Review: An Oddball Ensemble and an Engaging Ghost Story Elevate the Ride Liz Shannon Miller
Barbie Review: A Doll’s Existential Crisis Leads to One of the Year’s Most Life-Affirming Films
Inspired by Mattel's 64-year-old icon, director Greta Gerwig makes some magic. Barbie Review: A Doll’s Existential Crisis Leads to One of the Year’s Most Life-Affirming Films Liz Shannon Miller
Past Lives Review: An Unforgettable Film About Fate, Love, and Stories
In the A24 dramedy, Greta Lee and Teo Yoo star as childhood sweethearts who reconnect as adults. Past Lives Review: An Unforgettable Film About Fate, Love, and Stories Liz Shannon Miller
Hypnotic Is a 2000s-Era Popcorn Flick, For Better and For Worse: Review
If you told us this was a long-lost Ben Affleck vehicle from 2009, we would have believed you. Hypnotic Is a 2000s-Era Popcorn Flick, For Better and For Worse: Review Jonah Krueger
Ari Aster Laments A Life Not Lived In His Kaufman-esque Odyssey Beau Is Afraid: Review
The deepest recesses of parental guilt are at the center of Ari Aster's pitch-black comic odyssey, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Ari Aster Laments A Life Not Lived In His Kaufman-esque Odyssey Beau Is Afraid: Review Clint Worthington
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review: Its-a Thin but Fun Love Letter to the Games
Chris Pratt is actually pretty solid in this big-screen tribute to the Nintendo games. The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review: Its-a Thin but Fun Love Letter to the Games Liz Shannon Miller
Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston Fail to Offend and Occasionally Amuse in Murder Mystery 2: Review
The middling action comedy, starring Adam Sandler & Jennifer Aniston, is streaming now on Netflix. Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston Fail to Offend and Occasionally Amuse in Murder Mystery 2: Review Liz Shannon Miller
