Exuberant ‘In the Heights’ Pops with Charismatic Performances and Heartfelt Story

Exuberant ‘In the Heights’ Pops with Charismatic Performances and Heartfelt Story

By Lynn Venhaus“In the Heights” is indescribably delicious -- and one of the best movie musicals of the 21st century, splendidly transferred from stage to... Details
Creepy ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Takes Trilogy Beyond Haunted Houses

Creepy ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Takes Trilogy Beyond Haunted Houses

By Lynn VenhausAs in all “The Conjuring” movies, this sinister tale is based on a true story, which raises the chills.But unlike the first two... Details
‘It’s Not a Burden’ Tackles Role Reversals of Parents and Children

‘It’s Not a Burden’ Tackles Role Reversals of Parents and Children

By Lynn VenhausEvery family face challenges, and especially when roles are reversed – when children must care for their parents. The new documentary, “It’s Not a Burden,” hits... Details
‘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