Julia Child was a larger than life figure - a trailblazer who pathed the way for the celebrity chefs of today. Read more
"Encanto" the latest from Walt Disney studios is a charming tale of family bonds and finding your voice. It's a beautifully animated film with… Read more
"Mass" is a small movie that packs a powerful punch. Read more
While watching "Belfast," the new film from writer/director Kenneth Branagh, it is quite clear this project was a labor of love. Read more
Nothing is ever quite what it seems in the compelling new documentary "The Lost Leonardo." Read more
"Nine Days" is a confident cinematic experience, exploring some compelling themes in a quietly effective manner. Read more
"Stillwater" is a film that takes its audience on an unexpected journey. Read more
Nicholas Cage is in an interesting stage of his career - with films like "Mandy" and "The Color of Space" showcasing the Academy Award winning… Read more
If you are going to see a movie called "The Forever Purge" - the fifth film in the franchise - you pretty much know what you are getting. Read more
Rita Moreno is an icon, an activist, and someone who is willing to speak her mind. Read more
"12 Mighty Orphans" is the kind of movie that is fine on the surface, but the substance is lacking. Read more
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Rupert Everett appears in a scene from "The Happy Prince."
Jennifer Brea appears in a scene from "Unrest"
There have been plenty of films about the Holocaust, but perhaps no film has the kind of personal perspective as director Luke Holland's lates… Read more
"Wrath of Man" is a film that knows its lane and stays in it quite comfortably. Read more
"Here Today" is a film that can be quite maddening at times. Read more
Here are the predictions for tonight's Oscar ceremonies. Read more
"French Exit" is a sublime little comedy of manners that sometimes feels like it is traveling on shaky seas. Read more
We have finally arrived at nomination day, heading down the stretch of the longest Oscar season yet. Read more
There have been many films that have dealt with dementia from "Away From Her" to "Amour" to "Still Alice," but we've never seen a movie handle… Read more
"Boogie" is an oddity - a coming of age film set against the backdrop of basketball where the basketball scenes are not nearly as good as the … Read more
Eddie Murphy, Aresnio Hall and the rest of the gang are headed back to the mythical kingdom of Zamunda in "Coming 2 America," the long awaited… Read more
In just a few short years, singer Billie Eilish has skyrocketed into super stardom. Read more
Robin Wright has made a career out of performances that are quietly intense and reflective, so it is no surprise that her her directorial debu… Read more
Justin Timberlake has already shown his crossover appeal and dramatic side in films like "The Social Network," so it is no surprise that he pr… Read more
"Greenland" is a the latest in a long line of disaster pictures - evoking everything from the "Earthquake" films in the 70s to "Deep Impact" i… Read more
"All My Life" is the kind of sappy, pull at the heartstrings, three hanky weeper that really has no business working because we've pretty much… Read more
Chadwick Boseman's resume was already filled with memorable work when he passed away in August. Whether it was real-life heroes like Jackie Ro… Read more
It's kind of appropriate that "The Croods: The New Age" opens Thanksgiving weekend because it feels a lot like leftovers. Read more
"Hillbilly Elegy" is a film that really should have been a slam dunk. Read more
"The Last Vermeer" is a straight forward, meat and potatoes-type movie. Read more
"Ammonite" is a period piece romance that unfolds in a pretty straightforward and familiar manner. Read more
"The Climb" is an absolute delight - a hilarious bromance smartly crafted by Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin (they co-starred and co-wrote … Read more
"2 Hearts" has its heart in the right place. It's too bad it's a film that relies way too much on clichés and tropes, ultimately asking the au… Read more
"The War with Grandpa" is the kind of family film that in non-pandemic times would have slipped in, and out, of theaters with very little fanfare. Read more
"Rent-a-Pal" is the kind of film that really has stayed in my mind since my initial viewing. Read more
It's pretty easy to sum up "The Burnt Orange Heresy." It is a good old fashioned heist film chocked with memorable characters, some nice twist… Read more
