Lady Bird :: Greta Gerwig directs the best coming of age movie in years
Saoirse Ronan gives a strong performance as the title character… continue reading
Month: December 2017
I, Tonya is a dark comic triumph that points a finger squarely at us
Margot Robbie shines as the damaged, talented athlete in ‘I, Tonya’… continue reading
A few of our favorite things ✦ 2017 Edition
We look back at the shows and movies that thrilled us last year… continue reading
Molly’s Game makes me think of the word “crackerjack” and that’s a compliment
‘Molly’s Game’ knows what it has with the supernatural talent of Jessica Chastain and puts it good use… continue reading
Darkest Hour is a triumphant showcase for Gary Oldman
‘Darkest Hour’ hinges on an exceptional performance by Gary Oldman, but most often swings towards success… continue reading
The Yavin 4’s music is your only hope until the next Star Wars movie release
Can’t get enough of ‘Star Wars’ since your last viewing of ‘The Last Jedi’? Check out an Indianapolis-based punk band called The Yavin 4 – they may be your only hope until the next movie… continue reading
Call Me By Your Name is a slow burn of longing and desire
Terrific performances and gorgeous scenery fill every frame of the film… continue reading
The Post isn’t Spielberg’s showiest movie, but it’s one of his most relevant
‘The Post’ boasts an all-star cast of amazing actors in a story that’s eerily resonant… continue reading
Pitch Perfect 3 is a bit pitchy in spots but should reverberate with fans
The Barden Bellas are back in a post-collegiate world for a final farewell tour, but is this sequel as quirky as the other two ‘Pitch Perfect’ movies?… continue reading
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is surprisingly a lot of fun
Jack Black steals the show acting as a high school girl… continue reading
Dunkirk is visually stunning, but emotionally lacking
Christopher Nolan’s wartime drama does pack a punch… continue reading
Money corrupts friends in Blood Money
Poorly written characters lead to a predictable film… continue reading
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Episode VIII Review :: The Good & The Bad
$200+ million and counting on its opening weekend. Yay or nay, Chapter 8 of the saga reels ’em in… continue reading
Better Watch Out delivers a twist on traditional holiday horror
No killer Santa here, ‘Better Watch Out’ is a more disturbing thriller… continue reading
Love comes in all forms in Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water
Del Toro’s latest fairy tale puts a new spin on the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’ story… continue reading