Phantom Thread has layers of complexity in a movie that’s not for most people
‘Phantom Thread’ is typical Paul Thomas Anderson – Super acting, beautiful to look at, complex themes, and very difficult to watch… continue reading
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12 Strong feels all too familiar
Surprising relationships carry this new war film… continue reading
Hostiles is a Western of sadness & moral complexity with shaky underpinnings
‘Hostiles’ is a beautifully acted and directed movie with a script that doesn’t match the rest… continue reading
Mom and Dad is a gonzo horror misfire with glimpses of potential
‘Mom and Dad’ wields a crazy Nicholas Cage but doesn’t hit the insane heights it promises… continue reading
Leap! is another animated fable for the starry-eyed dreamers among us
If you never leap, you’ll never know what it’s like to fly… continue reading
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
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
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
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
Better Watch Out delivers a twist on traditional holiday horror
No killer Santa here, ‘Better Watch Out’ is a more disturbing thriller… continue reading
Ferdinand is the unexpected bull in the crowded holiday movie china shop
‘Ferdinand’ has a lot of heart if you can look past some of the annoying side characters… continue reading
The Man Who Invented Christmas is a pleasant holiday movie
‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ is enjoyable, but it doesn’t hit the highs it’s capable of… continue reading
Mudbound hits powerful notes in a movie that’s a bit muddy
‘Mudbound’ has the mark of a high quality film, but it takes a while to get going… continue reading