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
Lynn’s Best Movies Round-Up of 2024

Lynn’s Best Movies Round-Up of 2024

By Lynn VenhausThemes? Trends? Moments? How to sum up a year in cinema, when hundreds of films are released in theaters and on streaming to... Details
Alex’s Top Ten Best Films of 2024

Alex’s Top Ten Best Films of 2024

By Alex McPherson 11 Honorable Mentions: “No Other Land,” “Nickel Boys,” “A Real Pain,” “The Outrun,” “Monkey Man,” “Love Lies Bleeding,” “Furiosa: A Mad Max... Details
Trauma Howls in Enjoyable Horror ‘Wolf Man’

Trauma Howls in Enjoyable Horror ‘Wolf Man’

By Alex McPherson Efficient and stylistically engaging, if being neither especially scary nor emotionally involving, director Leigh Whannell’s “Wolf Man” is the embodiment of a... Details
‘The Brutalist’ Is Technically Brilliant But Dramatically Distant Epic

‘The Brutalist’ Is Technically Brilliant But Dramatically Distant Epic

By Lynn Venhaus A massive and ambitious drama, “The Brutalist” swings for the fences with big, bold visuals from a mid-century architect and an unwieldy dark narrative... Details
‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

By Alex McPherson Brilliantly clever and charming, the 20-years-coming return of the world’s favorite inventor, Wallace, and his canine companion, Gromit, does not disappoint. Directors... Details
Chalamet Electric in Exhilarating Dylan Snapshot ‘A Complete Unknown’

Chalamet Electric in Exhilarating Dylan Snapshot ‘A Complete Unknown’

By Lynn Venhaus Anchored by Timothee Chalamet’s brilliant immersive portrayal of a young Bob Dylan, this exhilarating, extraordinary film recreates a period when art, music,... Details
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Is Dull, Generic Photorealistic Animation Prequel

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Is Dull, Generic Photorealistic Animation Prequel

By Lynn Venhaus Woof. Thirty years after its landmark opening, Disney’s “The Lion King” has returned as a computer-animated prequel that’s a mere shell of... Details
Merry and Bright ‘That Christmas’ Is Clever Animated Comedy Film

Merry and Bright ‘That Christmas’ Is Clever Animated Comedy Film

By Lynn VenhausCharming and delightful, “That Christmas” is an animated comedy that will give you the warm-and -fuzzies without the too-sweet and unrealistic situations that... Details
‘Conclave’ Leads All Film Nominations for the 2024 AWFJ EDA Awards

‘Conclave’ Leads All Film Nominations for the 2024 AWFJ EDA Awards

Emilia Perez, The Brutalist and Anora are among those nominated for Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay (New York, NY, December 12, 2024) – Since... Details