Movies

‘Air’ Soars As an American Game-Changing Story with Slam-Dunk Cast

By Lynn Venhaus Let's hear it for the risk-takers. A fascinating underdog story about a game-changing move in corporate America that revolutionized celebrity endorsements is... Details

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Is A Stunning, Emotional Spectacle

An action extravaganza delivering unforgettable set pieces while adding more layers to its damaged protagonist, director Chad Stahelski’s “John Wick: Chapter 4” is a masterclass... Details

Heart-Tugging ‘The Quiet Girl’ Is a Beautiful Irish Film of Light and Love

By Lynn Venhaus Heart-wrenching yet hopeful, “The Quiet Girl” is the first-ever Irish film to make the shortlist for the Academy Awards’ Best International Feature.... Details

‘Scream VI’ Delivers Thrills and Kills in Clever Sequel to the Requel

By Lynn Venhaus What’s your favorite scary movie? Horror film nerds, this “Scream VI” is for you. If you have followed the California teenagers through... Details

‘Creed III’ Is Back for Another (Passable) Round

By Alex McPherson Ambitious but held back by genre conventions, Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut “Creed III” features great performances and viscerally engaging boxing sequences,... Details

‘Cocaine Bear’ Messy and Thrilling As Chaotic B-Movie

By Alex McPhersonA gnarly B-movie that’s both messy and thrilling, director Elizabeth Banks’ “Cocaine Bear” delivers on the chaotic fun promised by its title. Set... Details

‘Creed III’ Isn’t a Knockout But Actors and Action Pack a Punch

By Lynn Venhaus The formula is familiar and the plotline predictable in “Creed III,” but there is an authentic undercurrent between the heavyweight stars Michael... Details

Emma Mackey Fuels ‘Emily,’ Thoughtful Portrait of Bronte As Storyteller

By Alex McPherson With a wonderfully multifaceted performance from Emma Mackey, director Frances O’Connor’s “Emily” is a vibrant, poignant, heartbreaking, and somewhat reductive story loosely... Details

Great Performances, Missed Potential in Shyamalan’s Latest Effort ‘Knock at the Cabin’

By Alex McPherson Partly saved by excellent performances and technical skill, M. Night Shyamalan’s “Knock at the Cabin” has the bones of a solid thriller... Details