Ghostface is back with a vengeance in “Scream,” the latest reboot of the meta horror franchise that debuted in 1996. Read more
Watching “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,” the latest installment of the animated series, there is a sense of deja vu. Read more
“The Tender Bar” is a film we’ve seen before – a coming-of-age story where the hero overcomes setbacks in his or her home life with the help of a wise mentor. Read more
The movie business continued to evolve in the midst of a pandemic in 2021 with audiences slowly opting to return to cinemas. Read more
The British spy franchise resumes with “The King’s Man,” the third in the “Kingsman” series. Read more
“Nightmare Alley,” the latest from director Guillermo del Toro, gets off to a promising start before losing its way with a somewhat predictable second half. Read more
Capturing the essence of the iconic television show “I Love Lucy” and its stars, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is a task not many would dare to tackle. Read more
“Belfast,” the new film from writer/director Kenneth Branagh, is quite clearly a labor of love. Read more
On paper, “Red Notice” would seem like a slam dunk. Read more
“Clifford the Big Red Dog,” the big screen adaptation of the popular children’s books, certainly has its heart in the right place. Read more
It’s been a year to remember for filmmaker Chloé Zhao. Read more
Since Frank Herbert’s beloved science-fiction novel “Dune” hit bookshelves more than 50 years ago, fans have been waiting for the quintessential cinematic adaptation. Read more
The Michael Myers saga continues in “Halloween Kills,” the continuation of the horror franchise first conceived by Bowling Green’s John Carpenter in 1978. Read more
“The Last Duel” is a throwback – a big budget spectacle with a very good cast and timely subject matter in a story from another era. Read more
The 52nd Nashville Film Festival wrapped up Wednesday, a weeklong showcase of independent filmmaking from around the world. Read more
Jessica Chastain is one of the best actresses working today, consistently challenging herself with diverse projects. Read more
“Dear Evan Hansen,” the adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, has its heart in the right place and is a film with good intentions that wants to provide a voice for many of the problems facing teenagers today. Read more
“Malignant” finds writer/director James Wan returning to his horror roots in a big way. Read more
The next phase of Marvel Comics’ cinematic universe kicks into high gear with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Read more
“Vacation Friends” is the kind of comedy that is best viewed in small doses. Read more
It’s been almost 30 years since the release of “Candyman,” a horror movie that played off urban legends in a fresh and exciting way. Read more
In a summer where most of the blockbusters have been sequels or reboots, “Free Guy” proves to be a breath of fresh air – a (somewhat) original concept that is fun and quite clever thanks to a stellar cast led by Ryan Reynolds. Read more
Aretha Franklin was a force of nature, a musical icon and activist who showed no bounds during a career that continued to evolve through nearly 60 years. Read more
There is a lot of good in “The Green Knight,” writer/director David Lowry’s adaptation of the epic poem “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” Read more
When I took the family to Disneyland a few years ago, one of my favorite rides was Jungle Cruise. Read more
When “Space Jam” was released 25 years ago, it was the perfect synergy of the NBA and Warner Bros. – a chance to expand Michael Jordan’s brand while taking the nostalgia of the Looney Tunes cartoons and introducing it to a new generation. Read more
There is a moment early in “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain” where an interviewer asks director Morgan Neville about the film’s purpose. The conversation concludes with a casual mention of trying to find out why Bourdain was who he was. Read more
After being delayed for more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, stage 4 of the Marvel Comics Universe finally launches with “Black Widow.” Read more
The animated family film “The Boss Baby,” a mild hit when it was released in 2017, milked about as much as it could out of its one-joke gimmick – having Alec Baldwin voice a baby. Read more
“Luca,” the latest film from Pixar, was originally scheduled for theatrical release before Disney opted to move it to its streaming service. Read more
While “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” was a mild hit in 2017, there didn’t seem to be much groundswell for a sequel. Read more
The Conjuring” franchise continues to grow with the latest entry “The Devil Made Me Do It.” Read more
“Spirit Untamed” is a pleasant surprise. The wonderfully fast-paced family film features a strong voice cast and some beautiful animation. Read more
“A Quiet Place Part II” was set to open in March 2020, but a week before its release the coronavirus pandemic caused the shutdown of theaters worldwide – putting this eagerly anticipated sequel on the shelf. Read more
“Those Who Wish Me Dead” is the kind of drama that on the surface appears to be a familiar excursion that lacks much spark. Read more
Director Timur Bekmambetov has become the master of the Screenlife format, with his two “Unfriended” films and the missing-person drama “Searching” playing out in real time on a computer screen. Read more
“The Mitchells vs. the Machines” is a delightful family film – an oddball animated road trip comedy with a lot of charm and a little heart. Read more
“Mortal Kombat” is exactly the kind of film you would expect from a film titled “Mortal Kombat.” Read more
“Voyagers” is a science-fiction film with interesting ideas that grows increasingly frustrating as it becomes apparent those ideas will not come to fruition. Read more
“The Unholy” is a well-acted religious horror film with one fatal flaw – a script that is way too predictable. Read more
It’s a battle seven years in the making with CGI behemoths Godzilla and King Kong finally facing off in the aptly titled “Godzilla vs. Kong,” and the blockbuster mostly delivers. Read more
“Nobody” is one giant, loud hyper-violent mess – a “John Wick” wannabe that tries to pepper its action with dark humor but fails miserably. Read more
“The Courier” is a throwback of sorts and a good, old-fashioned Cold War thriller. Read more
It’s taken a while for “Chaos Walking” to get to theaters. Read more
“Raya and the Last Dragon” represents everything that is good about Disney’s animation studio. Read more
Robin Wright has made a career out of performances that are quietly intense and reflective, so it is no surprise that her directorial debut, “Land,” is along those same lines. Read more
“Judas and the Black Messiah” is a solid bio-picture that effectively captures the turmoil and chaos of the civil rights era that saw the rise of the Black Panthers. Read more
“Malcolm & Marie” is a well-acted film that really showcases the talents of its two leads, John David Washington and Zendaya. Read more
“The Little Things” has the distinction of a cast headlined by three former Oscar winners – Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto – and an intriguing premise. Read more
“Our Friend” is a film that is as much about life as it is about death. Read more
In recent interviews, Liam Neeson has said he will be retiring from action movies. Read more
Academy Award-winning actress Regina King makes a successful transition from in front of the camera to behind it with “One Night in Miami.” Read more
“Pieces of a Woman” is a compelling, although at times uneven, drama about loss and grief. Read more
Movie theaters closed in 2020, but that didn’t stop a steady flow of quality films. Read more
“Promising Young Woman” packs a powerful punch. Read more
It’s kind of appropriate that “The Croods: The New Age” opened Thanksgiving weekend in theaters because it feels a lot like leftovers. Read more
“Sound of Metal” is a pretty special cinematic experience. Read more
“Mank” is an absolutely delightful throwback. Read more
