Quirky ‘Here Lies Henry’ May Tell You Something You Don’t Know

Quirky ‘Here Lies Henry’ May Tell You Something You Don’t Know

By Lynn VenhausOh the irony. Henry, who is an off-kilter sort, likes to sing “On the Sunny Side of the Street” when his life is... Details
‘I Carry You With Me’ – An Ambitious, Emotional Narrative

‘I Carry You With Me’ – An Ambitious, Emotional Narrative

By Alex McPherson A soul-stirring examination of love, injustice, and the American Dream, director Heidi Ewing’s new film, “I Carry You With Me,” will stay... Details
Edgar Wright’s documentary on The Sparks Brothers Is a Sparkling Portrait

Edgar Wright’s documentary on The Sparks Brothers Is a Sparkling Portrait

By Alex McPhersonWhenever Edgar Wright releases a new film, my heart races with anticipation. After such classics as “Shaun of the Dead” and my all-time... Details
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