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
“Vanguard” is marketed as the latest Jackie Chan action movie, with the 66-year-old reuniting with “Rumble in the Bronx” and “Supercop” director Stanley Tong. Read more
“Let Him Go” is a slow-burn thriller that starts out as a melancholy look at loss and grief before evolving into a sea of shocking violence. Read more
“Come Play” is a horror film from writer/director Jacob Chase that has plenty of elements working for it. Read more
Bill Murray reunites with writer/director Sophia Coppola in the new comedy “On the Rocks.” Read more
Sacha Baron Cohen brings his Borat character out of retirement for “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” the sequel to the 2006 comedy smash. Read more
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a master class in writing and acting. Read more
The 51st Nashville Film Festival wrapped up Wednesday, capping a week in which the annual event switched to a virtual format because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
“The Last Shift” is a film that’s well-acted – especially from its two leads – and has some interesting possibilities, but it is all undermined by a subpar script. Read more
“Infidel” is clunky at times and a bit heavy-handed, but it manages to find its footing in the second half. The result is a thriller that definitely could have been better but is still good enough to be worth your time. Read more
The new romantic comedy “The Broken Hearts Gallery” doesn’t break any new ground in the genre, but what it lacks in originality it more than makes up for in charm. Read more
“Blackbird” is the kind of film that in the wrong hands could have gone horribly wrong – a family drama with subject matter you usually see as the plot of a movie on the Hallmark channel. Read more
The first summer blockbuster of 2020 finally arrives on the last unofficial weekend of summer with Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending thriller “Tenet.” Read more
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” is an absolute delightful adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Read more
For months, “Unhinged” has positioned itself as the movie to kick off the reopening of theaters following the March shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
Editor’s note: With movie theaters limited because of the coronavirus pandemic, Micheal Compton’s reviews will focus on films available for streaming or on demand. Read more
