"White Men Can't Jump" was a nice little surprise when it was released in theaters in 1992. Read more'White Men Can't Jump' remake an air ball

It’s already been an interesting year with rights for a video game (“Tetris”) and shoe deals (“Air”) providing some of the most compelling source material for films. Read more'Blackberry' a cutthroat cautionary tale

Watching “Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3,” there is a sense of finality, with the film feeling like the culmination of a story that began nine years ago. Read more'Guardians of the Galaxy' goes out with a bang

We will just get this out of the way early – “Mafia Mamma,” the new comedy starring Toni Collette, is not a good movie. It’s very much the misfire its rather tepid trailer suggests. Read more'Mafia Mamma' misses the mark

Who would have thought that a movie about trying to secure the rights for a shoe deal would be so good? Read moreAffleck at the top of his game with 'Air'

With all the success from Sega’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” it seemed to be only a matter of time before Nintendo entered the cinematic fray. Read more'Super Mario Bros.' levels up the fun

movie about acquiring the rights for a video game doesn’t sound like something that would work as a Cold War thriller, but that is exactly where we are with “Tetris.” Read more'Tetris' a surprisingly fun nod to Cold War thrillers

The “John Wick” franchise keeps getting better and better. Read more'John Wick' franchise continues to deliver

The Oscar season comes to a close with Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony – the culmination of an awards season that began with a lot of mystery but has come into focus much more in recent weeks. Read moreOscar picture starts to clear as big night arrives

There is a moment in “Creed III” where Adonis Creed, played by Michael B. Jordan, is training in Los Angeles, with the sequence ending with Creed posing above the iconic Hollywood sign. Read moreFranchise takes step back in disappointing "Creed III"

There are so many reasons to be excited about the new film “Marlowe.” Read more'Marlowe' a plodding mystery that goes nowhere

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is a bit of a mixed bag. Read moreJonathan Majors keeps latest 'Ant-Man' afloat

M. Night Shyamalan has always been a filmmaker who likes to take chances and challenge his audience. Read more'Knock at the Cabin' can't keep momentum

If you watched TV in the past month, there is a good chance you’ve seen the advertisement for “Shotgun Wedding,” the new romantic comedy with Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel. Read more'Shotgun Wedding' lacks much past shaky premise

For decades, Steven Spielberg has proven to be a master filmmaker who understands the importance of cinema. Read moreSpielberg's love for movies shines through in "The Fabelmans"

The 2023 movie year officially kicks off Friday with the release of the horror film “Megan,” but before we dive into the new year, it is a perfect time to catch up on what you might have missed in theaters or streaming the past few months. Read more"The Menu," "Banshees" among the best of new streaming options

If 2021 was the return of the movie-going experience after the 2020 pandemic, then 2022 was the continuation of the post-pandemic restructuring of that experience. Read more'Tár,' 'Top Gun:Maverick' among best films of 2022

Writer/director Damien Chazelle attacks the end of the silent movie era in exhilarating fashion with his latest film “Babylon,” an overstuffed, overindulgent ode to cinema that throws a lot at the audience, but when it hits (and it does it a lot in the 189 minute run time), it really flies. Read more"Babylon" an exhilarating ode to old Hollywood

James Cameron has always been a filmmaker who likes to test the limits of his craft. Perhaps no film in his superb resumé best exemplifies this than his 2009 smash “Avatar” – which at the time became the highest grossing film of all time. Read moreCameron takes "Avatar" sequel to new heights

“Violent Night” gives new meaning to holiday punch – an unconventional entry into the Christmas movie genre that is as fun as it is violent. Read more'Violent Night' brings bloody Christmas cheer

“Bones and All” is a coming of age film with bite. Read more"Bones and All" a unique coming of age film

"Knives Out" was such a clever, star-studded ball of fun when it was released in 2019 it seemed destined to be in line for a second helping – and perhaps more. Read more'Glass Onion' another clever, star-studded whodunnit

When “Black Panther” was released in 2018, it was a breath of fresh air in the Marvel Comic cinematic universe – a stand-alone piece anchored by the dynamic Chadwick Boseman. Read more"Wakanda Forever" a fitting tribute that moves franchise forward

Movie stars don’t come any bigger than George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Read moreStar power can't save familiar 'Paradise'

There is a lot on the plate in “Black Adam,” the latest vehicle for former wrestler turned action star Dewayne Johnson. Read more'Black Adam' a solid super hero introduction

It’s been 44 years since Bowling Green’s own John Carpenter introduced the world to Michael Myers in “Halloween.” Read more'Halloween Ends' an unsatisfying send off for franchise

From “Barbarian” to “Pearl” and “X” to “Fresh,” it has been a good year for horror film fans who like to see filmmakers stretch the boundaries of the genre. Read more'Smile' a horror film with bite

With an absolutely loaded cast and a filmmaker like David O. Russell at the helm, it is easy to see why some pegged “Amsterdam” as a possible Oscar contender when the project was originally announced. Read more"Amsterdam" an enjoyable star-studded dark comedy

Marilyn Monroe remains an iconic figure 60 years after her tragic passing. Read more"Blonde" a bleak look at the life of Marilyn Monroe

“Bodies Bodies Bodies” seems to be simple on the surface. Yet, much like the mystery that is the centerpiece of the film, there is something deeper going on here. Read more'Bodies Bodies Bodies' a smart thriller

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to see the Dude from “The Big Lebowski” as a hit man, then I have good news for you. The new action/thriller “Bullet Train” answers this question in a bloody good fashion. Read more'Bullet Train' a high-octane thrill ride

The superhero genre takes a new twist with “DC League of Super-Pets,” a potential animated tent pole that expands the DC universe to the animal world. Read more'Super-Pets' fun for whole family

In a sea of summer blockbusters, “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” is a refreshing change of pace. Read more'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris' a charming throwback

This Jordan Peele guy knows what he is doing when it comes to filmmaking. Read more'Nope' another out-of-this-world effort from Peele

“The Black Phone” is a film that manages to surprise even as it relies on familiar beats from the horror genre. Read more'The Black Phone' an effective hybrid horror film

The Norse God is back in “Thor: Love and Thunder.” Read more'Love and Thunder' a fun return for Thor

It’s hard to believe that it has been since before the pandemic when a PIXAR film has played on the big screens – with Disney opting to move “Soul,” “Luca” and “Turning Red” to its streaming service Disney+. Read morePIXAR's latest 'Lightyear' a total blast