Everybody Wants Some!! is a funky 80s flashback
Richard Linklater’s latest doesn’t really have a story, but it still manages to be entertaining and endearing… continue reading
Comedy
Melissa McCarthy is The Boss from hell
McCarthy can do comedy, but is this one hit or miss?… continue reading
Natural Born Pranksters try to out-jackass the pros
Viral YouTube stars get a shot at mainstream stardom by pranking unsuspecting victims… continue reading
Marguerite steals an American idea and makes it astonishingly French
‘Marguerite’ is that odd French hybrid of tragicomedy and farce you’ve seen before… continue reading
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is sparse on laughs and heavy on eye rolls
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ is one of the least necessary sequels I’ve ever seen… continue reading
Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday takes us on another big adventure
Pee-Wee Herman hits the road again, introducing the character to a new generation… continue reading
Zoolander 2 is painfully unfunny
Derek and Hans return in an over-blown, lackluster attempt at comedy… continue reading
How to Be Single is pretty decent at the comedy, not as much on the romance
‘How to Be Single’ has some good messages, winning performances, and strong comedy in a bit of a mess of a movie… continue reading
Relive the angst and romance of Pretty in Pink this Valentine’s Day
Are you ready to experience the teen angst of ‘Pretty in Pink’ on the big screen all over again for its 30th anniversary?… continue reading
Deadpool is violent, profane, hilarious … and it has heart
Ryan Reynolds has finally found a superhero movie to suit his talents… continue reading
Hail, Caesar! is an insiders’ love letter to Hollywood
The Coen Brothers are back to comedy in this uneven look inside Hollywood… continue reading
Learning to Drive is about overcoming road blocks to come to terms with who you are
Ben Kingsley and Patricia Clarkson learn that life isn’t always about the journey or the destination, but sometimes it’s about the people who you meet along the way in ‘Learning to Drive’… continue reading
The Lady in the Van is pleasant enough but doesn’t really have depth
‘The Lady in the Van’ is often clever with a great showing from Maggie Smith, but it’s ultimately a forgettable entry in the vast selection of indie movies… continue reading
Ride Along 2 should be another good day at the box office for Ice Cube & Kevin Hart
The brothers-in-law are back to thwart the bad guys in ‘Ride Along 2.’ Is it as funny as the first one?… continue reading
Sisters is the female equivalent of Step Brothers, and it’s crudely hilarious
Looking for something other than ‘Star Wars’ to see in the theater? Try ‘Sisters,’ the newest comedy starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler… continue reading