Soderbergh Delivers a First-Rate Spy Drama in ‘Black Bag’

Soderbergh Delivers a First-Rate Spy Drama in ‘Black Bag’

By Alex McPherson Efficient, well-acted, and sleek as hell, director Steven Soderbergh’s “Black Bag” is pure escapist fun, weaving a tale of messy interpersonal drama... Details
Harrowing and Heroic ‘Last Breath’ Is Earnest True Story Thriller

Harrowing and Heroic ‘Last Breath’ Is Earnest True Story Thriller

By Lynn VenhausTrue-life everyday heroes and a harrowing realistic drama are a winning combination in the earnest ​s​urvival thriller “Last Breath.” Director Alex Parkinson made the... Details
Teller and Taylor-Joy’s Sweet Romance Enlivens Sci-Fi Horror Thriller ‘The Gorge’

Teller and Taylor-Joy’s Sweet Romance Enlivens Sci-Fi Horror Thriller ‘The Gorge’

By Lynn VenhausWith its genre mash-up of science fiction, horror, action-adventure and romance, the most surprising of all is that the romance is the most... Details
‘Love Hurts’ An Entertaining Slapstick and Scattershot Action Film

‘Love Hurts’ An Entertaining Slapstick and Scattershot Action Film

By Alex McPherson Packed with impressively choreographed action sequences and featuring another lovable performance from Ke Huy Quan, director Jonathan Eusebio’s “Love Hurts” delivers schmaltzy... Details
Valentine Rom-Com-Slasher ‘Heart Eyes’ is Fun But Has Commitment Issues

Valentine Rom-Com-Slasher ‘Heart Eyes’ is Fun But Has Commitment Issues

By Alex McPherson Neither scary nor swoonworthy, director Josh Ruben’s “Heart Eyes” is a horror-rom-com hybrid that is amusing but never truly carves out its... Details
Bloody Horror-Comedy ‘The Monkey’ is Entertaining and Nihilistic

Bloody Horror-Comedy ‘The Monkey’ is Entertaining and Nihilistic

By Alex McPherson Featuring outrageous kills and directorial craft, Osgood Perkins’ “The Monkey” is a nihilistic experience that undermines its potential through a reliance on... Details
Fernanda Torres Is a Marvel of Strength in the Powerful ‘I’m Still Here’

Fernanda Torres Is a Marvel of Strength in the Powerful ‘I’m Still Here’

By Lynn VenhausA haunting and hard-hitting portrait of human tenacity in the face of injustice, “I’m Still Here” has now opened in local theaters. A... Details
30th Critics Choice Awards for Film and Television Live on E! Feb. 7

30th Critics Choice Awards for Film and Television Live on E! Feb. 7

The Critics Choice Association will host the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards will now take place on Friday, Feb. 7.. The Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will... Details
Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

By Lynn Venhaus A silly but harmless light-hearted comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited” is a low expectation streaming movie that turns out to be a welcome... Details
Sterling Cast Authentically Recreates Riveting and Intense ‘September 5’

Sterling Cast Authentically Recreates Riveting and Intense ‘September 5’

By Lynn Venhaus“They’re all gone.” ABC Broadcaster Jim McKay looked into the camera and gave us the horrifying news live from the 1972 Munich Olympics.... Details