Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ Is a Masterful, Darkly Funny Character Study

Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ Is a Masterful, Darkly Funny Character Study

By Alex McPherson Stylish, cerebral, and laced with pitch black humor, director David Fincher’s “The Killer” uses its deceptively simple narrative to uncover a thoughtful,... Details
Teamwork, Grit and Two Great Actresses Stand Out in ‘Nyad’ Biopic

Teamwork, Grit and Two Great Actresses Stand Out in ‘Nyad’ Biopic

By Lynn Venhaus Two remarkable – and impressively tough -- actresses showcase their considerable skills in “Nyad,” which concerns a four-year chapter in the distance... Details
Take Ten with Filmmaker Paul Hibbard

Take Ten with Filmmaker Paul Hibbard

By Lynn VenhausFor the second year, Paul Hibbard is channeling his passion for horror movies into the Hysteria Fest, currently playing Oct. 18-22 at the... Details
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ – An Important Story and Troubled Retelling

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ – An Important Story and Troubled Retelling

By Alex McPherson A disturbing story of greed, prejudice, and the American Dream soaked in venom, director Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” raises... Details
‘American Symphony’ Leads Nominations for Eighth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

‘American Symphony’ Leads Nominations for Eighth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards

20 DAYS  IN MARIUPOL, KOKOMO CITY,AND STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE RECEIVE FIVE NOMINATIONS EACH GALA TO HONOR AWARD WINNERS ON NOVEMBER 12, 2023 AT THE EDISON BALLROOM IN... Details
Though Flawed, Epic Injustice Story Needs to Be Told in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Though Flawed, Epic Injustice Story Needs to Be Told in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

By Lynn VenhausA sprawling saga exploring the horrific exploitation of Native Americans and how the entitled white interlopers of Fairfax, Okla., manipulated, stole, extorted, and... Details
Cranky Bill Burr’s Rants in ‘Old Dads’ Work Better as Stand-Up Routine

Cranky Bill Burr’s Rants in ‘Old Dads’ Work Better as Stand-Up Routine

By Lynn Venhaus This movie would work better as a stand-up routine, for taking Bill Burr’s familiar cranky white guy rant into a broader community... Details
‘Fair Play’ Uncomfortably Confronts Gender Dynamics At Work, Home

‘Fair Play’ Uncomfortably Confronts Gender Dynamics At Work, Home

By Lynn Venhaus Sexual politics and corporate backstabbing are a toxic mix in “Fair Play,” an inevitable downward spiral of a film about how maintaining... Details
Riveting Performances Fuel Tense, Draining Thriller in ‘Fair Play’

Riveting Performances Fuel Tense, Draining Thriller in ‘Fair Play’

By Alex McPherson Powered by enthralling performances from Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich, director Chloe Domont’s “Fair Play” is an effective, if exhausting, thriller exploring... Details
‘The Creator’: Self-Serious Sci-Fi Riddled With Bugs

‘The Creator’: Self-Serious Sci-Fi Riddled With Bugs

By Alex McPherson Visually sumptuous but thematically reductive, director Gareth Edwards’ science-fiction drama, “The Creator,” can’t match its awe-inspiring imagery with a well thought-out story.... Details