‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Delivers Monster Movie Escapism, Thrills

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Delivers Monster Movie Escapism, Thrills

By Lynn VenhausThese two hulking movie icons return for an epic showdown in “Godzilla vs. Kong” -- only the second time the atomic sea monster... Details
‘French Exit’ Characters Hard to Like

‘French Exit’ Characters Hard to Like

By Lynn VenhausThe filmmaker tries to sell the upper-class heroine as an eccentric, free-spirited widow that’s a cross between Auntie Mame and a Wes Anderson... Details
Bob Odenkirk Punches Up ‘Nobody’ As A Wimpy Dad Hiding Dark Secret

Bob Odenkirk Punches Up ‘Nobody’ As A Wimpy Dad Hiding Dark Secret

 By Lynn VenhausThis is one of the most violent movies I have ever seen. That said, it is a mostly satisfying thriller of kick-it-up-a-notch action,... Details
Period Spy Yarn ‘Six Minutes to Midnight’ Lacks Crisp Execution

Period Spy Yarn ‘Six Minutes to Midnight’ Lacks Crisp Execution

By Lynn VenhausBased on true events, “Six Minutes to Midnight” is a period spy yarn that sounds more exciting than it is. On Aug. 15,... Details
“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” A Super-Sized Superhero Extravaganza

“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” A Super-Sized Superhero Extravaganza

By Alex McPherson “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is an entertaining, four-hour superhero epic that greatly improves on Joss Whedon’s 2017 version. After leaving the first... Details
Nightmarish Sci-Fi ‘Come True’ Is Mysterious Slice of Horror

Nightmarish Sci-Fi ‘Come True’ Is Mysterious Slice of Horror

By Alex McPherson Anthony Scott Burns’ new directorial effort, “Come True,” is a flawed yet eerily effective horror film that explores the nature of dreams.... Details
Anthony Hopkins’ Tour de Force as ‘The Father’

Anthony Hopkins’ Tour de Force as ‘The Father’

By Lynn VenhausWithout sentimentality, “The Father” depicts a man’s growing dementia and the sheer terror of the disorientation he feels as he doesn’t realize what... Details
Another Look: ‘Ghost’ (2020) an Understated Gem of a Crime Film

Another Look: ‘Ghost’ (2020) an Understated Gem of a Crime Film

By Alex McPherson Shot entirely via iPhone, director Anthony Z. James’ “Ghost” is a thought-provoking exploration of fatherhood, redemption, violence, and how the past informs... Details
‘Moxie’ Awakens New Generation to Girl Power

‘Moxie’ Awakens New Generation to Girl Power

By Lynn VenhausThe “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements gain allies at an Oregon high school, where the girl students discover their voices and power... Details
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Features Next Level Animation, Familiar Storytelling

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Features Next Level Animation, Familiar Storytelling

By Lynn VenhausWith all its sophisticated and dazzling, detailed animation, “Raya and the Last Dragon” demonstrates what computer-generated graphic images can accomplish. The next-level panoramas... Details