Disney works its magic with Mary Poppins Returns
Not quite as great as the original, but pretty darned close… continue reading
Fantasy
Ralph Breaks the Internet is jam packed and works most of the time
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ is a worthy sequel to the only good video game movie ever made… continue reading
Swedish film Border asks: Who is the real monster here?
‘Border’ is a weird sort of indie movie, blending fantasy and drama into an unusual mix… continue reading
Suspiria is baffling retro horror
The remake of the cult classic is just as bizarre… continue reading
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween doesn’t bring the scares… or the fun
‘Goosebumps 2’ just felt dull… continue reading
Smallfoot is entertaining and surprisingly deep
‘Smallfoot’ carries some heavy messages but they don’t weigh down the fun… continue reading
Slice marks a low for A24
Chance the Rapper makes acting debut … as a werewolf … continue reading
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a fun adaptation of the Shakespeare comedy
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ takes a lot of swings in its modern adaptation, with more hits than misses… continue reading
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days completes a complex but entertaining Korean fantasy epic
’Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days’ is a fascinating fantasy tale that tries to be a sort of new Korean fantasy classic… continue reading
Tomb Raider roars into action on 4K
The rebooted video game adaptation isn’t that bad… continue reading
Solo: A Star Wars Story is a faithful spirited adventure
The new ‘Star Wars’ spin-off nails the tone just right… continue reading
Paddington 2, a must have Blu-ray for the whole family to enjoy
Charming moments from Paddington shine on HD… continue reading
Lu Over the Wall is a pleasant, family friendly escape into trippy weirdness
‘Lu Over the Wall’ becomes a bit more than the sum of its parts by embracing a truly bizarre aesthetic… continue reading
Isle of Dogs is PAWSitively fantastic
Wes Anderson crafts yet another masterpiece … continue reading
The Endless is a bizarre, beguiling, and bewildering horror film
‘The Endless’ has a simple strategy in mind: Confuse and alarm you… continue reading