We have officially reached peak TV
Years ago, when Peak TV was just becoming a thing, a friend or colleague’s recommendation of a great new show was a little gift. Hurray!…
The best movies of 2019: ‘Parasite,’ ‘1917’ top critics’ lists
It was a year that saw Martin Scorsese go to Netflix, Adam Sandler and Shia LaBeouf get critical acclaim and Greta Gerwig taking on a classic novel….
‘Clemency’ review: Alfre Woodard is masterful as prison warden
The unthinkably tough job of a prison warden (Alfre Woodard) who oversees executions is the subject of this delicate drama from writer/director Chinonye Chukwu (“alaskaLand”).
The most satisfying ‘Little Women’ film yet does justice to its creator and my hometown
(CNN) I knew Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” was meant for me the moment I first cracked the book, somewhere around age 10. Nowhere else…
‘Just Mercy’ movie review: Profoundly moving and unbearably sad
At the start of this year, “Green Book” won the Best Picture Oscar for its upbeat (or, some said, overly tidy) take on race relations in the…
‘Little Women’ movie review: Greta Gerwig’s film is a big deal
This is a “Little Women” with a dash of punk rock, and a not-so-subtle raised eyebrow at sexist conventions imposed on the source novel’s author,…
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ review: Danny Glover, Danny DeVito save film
The limited success of the “Jumanji” sequel hinges almost entirely on one kinda surprising fact: Kevin Hart does a top-notch Danny Glover impression. To be…
‘Richard Jewell’ movie review: Polarizing film delivers strong performances
Clint Eastwood’s latest puts the veteran director’s polished spin on a chilling true story of wrongful accusation.
‘Little Joe’ movie review: Striking visuals but unsettling soundtrack
Bioengineering that makes people happier: What could possibly go wrong? That’s the topical theme of the sci-fi indie “Little Joe.”
‘Grand Isle’ movie review: Latest Nic Cage flick not so ‘Grand’
“Grand Isle” is the third film I’ve seen this year in which Nicolas Cage is the only reason to show up.