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Taking the ridiculous to a new level, the disaster spectacle “Twisters” falls short in delivering a compelling story to match its go big or go home premise. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the movie plunges viewers into a relentless tornado “ou... Read the full review »

WHAT I LIKED: Robert Bresson's 'Pickpocket,' is about a thief (Martin LaSalle) who repeatedly convinces himself that his actions are totally acceptable. He argues to a Police Inspector that some people with exceptional skills should be exempt from... Read the full review »

Ok, hot take: I just watched the original “Twister”…..and I don’t really like it. Yes, it’s a feeble excuse for action but there’s hardly any suspense, the plot barely progresses and every character is annoying in their own way. Take... Read the full review »

“Fly Me to the Moon” is so generic and sanitized that it feels like a blanket, sterilized television sitcom designed to appeal to the masses in middle America. Director Greg Berlanti‘s throwback romance has its moments, but even the chemistr... Read the full review »

Diving headfirst into the genre with all the enthusiasm fans could hope for, the horror / disaster film “Under Paris” is sometimes campy and often ridiculous, but also stands out as a solid entry in the niche of killer shark flicks. It may not... Read the full review »

There’s a lot to appreciate about “MaXXXine,” writer/director Ti West‘s latest film in his horror trilogy, even if he doesn’t quite stick the landing. The whole project feels like, as one of his characters says in one of the film’s mos... Read the full review »

The goofy Minions are on the loose again in “Despicable Me 4,” a lazy sequel that does little more to advance the franchise other than embodying the old adage of “style over substance” to a fault. There is very little here to recommend oth... Read the full review »

“The Bikeriders” offers a gritty and atmospheric portrayal of a Midwestern motorcycle club’s transformation over a decade, capturing both the allure and peril of a subculture defined by rebellion and camaraderie. Written and directed by Jef... Read the full review »

Sherise Dorf‘s feature debut “The Everything Pot” is a goofy comedy with a sitcom-esque style that makes it accessible to just about everyone. It’s one of those movies that’s easy to digest but instantly forgettable, and that’s okay be... Read the full review »

“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” revisits the popular franchise with the expected heavy dose of nostalgia, and thankfully Eddie Murphy‘s enduring charm overpowers the uninspired screenwriting and lackluster storyline. Filled with callbacks, famil... Read the full review »

“I mostly loved it, but I kinda hated it” has pretty much become my mantra with the filmography of Yorgos Lanthimos, a writer/director whom most moviegoers will either loathe or adore. There are those of us who are firm fence sitters with his... Read the full review »

Most Gen Xers will remember with fondness the infamous “Brat Pack,” a group of young stars who ruled the entertainment world back in the mid-1980s. Nobody was bigger than these actors, including Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Emilio Esteve... Read the full review »

“Robot Dreams” is nothing short of marvelous: a bittersweet but spiritually beautiful eulogy to the friendships that helped shape who we are, the ones that got away and the memories they left behind. Pablo Berger combines vivacity and infec... Read the full review »

Depending on where you live and if the state laws apply, answers will vary whether or not it’s illegal to actually, you know, dig up your family members grave. But in the case of “Exhuma”, it’s not just an illegality; it’s a death certif... Read the full review »