‘Cruella’ A Bold Re-Imagining of Iconic Disney Villain Pops With Color

‘Cruella’ A Bold Re-Imagining of Iconic Disney Villain Pops With Color

By Lynn VenhausA cheeky live-action prequel that delves into the down-and-out origins of one of Disney’s iconic villains, “Cruella” is a dark tale of dueling... Details
‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Ramps Up Terror in Satisfying Sequel

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Ramps Up Terror in Satisfying Sequel

 By Lynn VenhausFor a pulse-pounding 97 minutes, “A Quiet Place Part II” delivers a satisfying sequel that broadens the original story with clever moves and... Details
‘Georgetown’ Intersects Murder Mystery with Theatrical Politics

‘Georgetown’ Intersects Murder Mystery with Theatrical Politics

By Lynn VenhausThe movie shows its cards right away: "This story does not in any way claim to be the truth," we read on the... Details
‘Army of the Dead’ Is Zombie-Bashing Goodness

‘Army of the Dead’ Is Zombie-Bashing Goodness

By Alex McPherson Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” is a hugely enjoyable jaunt into undead splatterville. After a military convoy transporting cargo from Area... Details
‘The Dry’ Is Riveting Murder Mystery Set in Australian Outback

‘The Dry’ Is Riveting Murder Mystery Set in Australian Outback

By Lynn VenhausThe air is heavy with a sense of dread, for not only what Mother Nature has done to the land but also what... Details
Unconventional Thriller ‘Profile’ Takes Place on Computer Screen

Unconventional Thriller ‘Profile’ Takes Place on Computer Screen

By Lynn VenhausAn interesting concept using unique technology, “Profile” is an unconventional thriller that plays out entirely on a computer screen. “Profile” follows an undercover... Details
‘The Crime of the Century’ Shows Human Cost and Fallout of OxyContin, Fentanyl Addiction

‘The Crime of the Century’ Shows Human Cost and Fallout of OxyContin, Fentanyl Addiction

By Lynn VenhausSince 2000, 500,000 Americans have died of drug overdoses. Director Alex Gibney, who also wrote and narrated “The Crime of the Century,” exposes... Details
Haunted House or Sociopathic Husband? ‘Things Heard & Seen’ Needs to Pick a Lane

Haunted House or Sociopathic Husband? ‘Things Heard & Seen’ Needs to Pick a Lane

By Lynn Venhaus A poorly constructed storyline squanders a good cast in “Things Heard & Seen,” an unsatisfying adaptation of the bestselling novel “All Things... Details
‘The Human Factor’ Looks at Personalities Involved in Mid-East Peace Negotiations

‘The Human Factor’ Looks at Personalities Involved in Mid-East Peace Negotiations

By Lynn VenhausThe complicated history of the Israel-Arab conflicts is explored in this thorough and engrossing documentary. “The Human Factor” takes a deeper dive into... Details
‘The Unthinkable’ Bleak Doomsday Thriller

‘The Unthinkable’ Bleak Doomsday Thriller

By Lynn VenhausA dysfunctional family relationship drama starts out this bleak doomsday terror attack that keeps everybody guessing about the bad guys and what’s at stake.It’s the Midsummer national... Details