What does the Mandalorian have against creatures?
(CNN) To borrow from the Mandalorian’s mantra — is this really the way? It’s great, for “Star Wars” fans like me, to have the show back….
This Netflix hit is now our universal escape hatch
(CNN) In today’s landscape of apparently infinite streaming options, it’s rare to find a show absolutely everyone seems to be watching. But Netflix chess drama…
Vince Vaughn’s ‘Freaky’ puts creepy spin on the body-swap movie genre
There’s always been a bit of teen girl about Vince Vaughn, who, despite his towering height, can expertly break into a giggle or hissy fit….
‘Ammonite’ review
At their best, biopics shine light on unjustly ignored historical figures. Mary Anning, played by Kate Winslet in “Ammonite,” fits the bill: A female, working-class fossil collector…
Fact-check your media – local media, too
INDIANA — As we head into Election Day, the glut of online and print disinformation that has plagued our culture in recent years looks likely…
A pregnant Rose Leslie gets cozy before new film ‘Death on the Nile’
There’s a change in Rose Leslie lately. Her husband’s noticed it: “He said, ‘Something’s different,’” the Scottish actress says. “I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m wearing…
Don Hertzfeldt Returns to Tomorrow
You may not know the name Don Hertzfeldt. But if you’re of a certain age, you might recall a Simpsons couch gag from awhile back that made…
Who Wants to be a Kajillionaire?
Writer/director Miranda July always seem to channel her work from some subconscious realm. Her voice is so odd, and so raw, that I’ve generally found…
I Don’t Want To Go Back To the Movies Yet
There’s been a lot of handwringing in the news about moviegoers’ failure to return to cinemas when they rolled out Tenet and Mulan earlier this month. As a critic,…
Turns out I’m not alone in hating ‘The Notebook’
(CNN) Recently, I wrote a piece about how classic movies we once loved can disappoint us in hindsight. As a critic, I get lots of feedback, especially…