‘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.
‘The Two Popes’ review: A standout papal buddy dramedy
It’s not as though we have a lot of other papal buddy dramedies to compare “The Two Popes” with, so director Fernando Meirelles’ (“City of…
‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ review: Hanks was born to play Mr. Rogers
If you were raised on Mister Rogers, you may find your tear ducts a little wobbly at the first delicate piano notes of the opening…
Adam Driver stars in dull torture-porn movie ‘The Report’
“The Report,” true to its no-nonsense name, does the admirable work of trying to interest viewers in the way that bureaucracy can be used to…
‘Playing With Fire’: You’ll be burned with boredom
Boasting topical subject matter but the vibe of a middling 1950s sitcom, “Playing With Fire” stars John Cena as the head of a team of…