Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace soar in “Gifted,” a warm-hearted, albeit predictable dramedy whose powerhouse performances drastically outweigh the shortcomings
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Despite being armed to the teeth, “Free Fire” ultimately disappoints, wasting its stellar cast on a lethargic shoot-em-up that rarely
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“I, Daniel Blake” (2016) – Dave Johns and Hayley Squires radiate in “I, Daniel Blake,” an endearing portrait of a
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Loaded with an abundance of fast cars, scantily-clad bikini girls and charismatic personalities, “The Fate of the Furious” marks yet
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Failing to recapture the quiet charm of its 1979 predecessor, “Going in Style” banks on its three leads to carry
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While nowhere near as captivating as the anime of a thousand influences, “Ghost in the Shell” contains enough striking visuals
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“Power Rangers” fits the bill of nonsensical popcorn entertainment, complete with appealing heroes and an outlandish villain whose exaggerated performance
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Failing to recapture the same Disney magic, “Beauty and the Beast” adds up to nothing more than a soulless, uninspired
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Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” is a wildly inventive, chilling and often quite hilarious satire on social injustice. As with most
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As true stories go, “Lion” was a roaring success, resonating with one’s need to address guilt for past actions, all
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If you were inquisitive as to what the Betsy DeVos education system would resemble, look no further than the wildly
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Once you glance over the often ludicrous dialogue, it becomes much easier to unveil “Fifty Shades Darker” for what it
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Not only does “La La Land” sing a delightful love song to classic Hollywood through alluring visuals, but it sets
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From its bizarre opening title sequence to its divisive ending, “Nocturnal Animals” is a delightfully provocative blend of drama and
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“Nerve”  “Nerve” delivers a sharply-directed cyber-teen thriller, mixing clever social commentary with unique thrills. Competing with a slew of severely
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With masterful cinematography and hypnotic performances, Martin Scorsese’s “Silence” is a beautiful, yet soul-draining exploration of faith and its tremendous
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Director Park Chan-wook firmly validates his ingenious craft with “The Handmaiden,” a wildly unpredictable erotic mystery-thriller that illustrates the very
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“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” succeeds as a fun, albeit flawed stand-alone adventure with enough likable characters and
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Director Barry Jenkins brilliantly portrays the inner struggle of understanding one’s self-identity, sexuality, and masculinity through epic storytelling in “Moonlight.”
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Andrew Garfield shines in “Hacksaw Ridge,” a tightly-paced war epic with the savagery of “Rambo” and the heart of “Saving
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Boasting dazzling visual effects, “Doctor Strange” is the cinematic equivalent of a kaleidoscope; everything might not fall into place, but
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To my discouragement, “The Light Between Oceans” is the physical manifestation of an over-sentimental airport novel that helps you fall
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Inevitable clichés aside, “Queen of Katwe” is an inspiring, uplifting account of a young girl’s persistence to play chess and
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While Ben Affleck turns in an exceptional performance, “The Accountant” loses its momentum toward a convoluted and sloppy second half.
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“The Beatles: Eight Days A Week” is a simple, yet enlightening (and hilarious) documentary with enough uplifting, toe-tapping tunes to
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Peter Berg delivers an unrelenting and engrossing experience in “Deepwater Horizon,” an action-drama that respectfully honors the survivors and victims
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While Antoine Fuqua’s re-imagining doesn’t reach the cinematic heights of Akira Kurosawa or John Sturges, “The Magnificent Seven” is still
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Losing the subtle dread of the original “Blair Witch” is an indifferent retread that delivers on its climax, but is
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Clint Eastwood makes a triumphant return to directing with ‘Sully,’ an engrossing tribute to the brave titular hero of New
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As an adolescent, the arrival of summer vacation meant one thing – the advent of summer movie season. From May
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As a dark and gritty retelling of the classic fairy tale, “Snow White and the Huntsman” remains a cliche, yet
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Owning everything under the sun, Disney has reached a point where they can commit franchise murder and nobody would blink
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As with cinema, the aesthetic of the modern video game has since drastically altered. The “Goldeneye 64” first-person shooter has
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What makes a film scary? Is it something that erupts from the shadows or something that evokes fear by its
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We live in an incredible age. The superhero genre thrives with booming success, allowing comic book fans the opportunity to
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Tentpole films are expected to market themselves anywhere from six to 12 months before release in order to stay in
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While Disney may rule everything under the sun, it’s not wasting any of its efforts. “Star Wars” and the Marvel
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Rent the tux and grab a seat, it’s time for the Eighty-eighth Academy Awards! I now present to you my
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If you were to compile a checklist for what a satisfying film should require, then certain components better be on
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With the limited comic book properties that 20th Century Fox has its hands on, there’s a bit of inconsistency on
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Across such a diverse filmography, the Coen Brothers have managed to display their range as legendary writers and directors. They
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Upon discovering that an animated film chose “Kung Fu Panda” as its title, it’s easy to write off as a
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A long time ago in a theater far far…well, about 20 minutes from my house, “Star Wars” returned to theaters
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Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” is a classic American novel about a Captain and his raving obsession with pursuing the giant
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Every child around the world aspires to be good all year long due to one man’s act of goodwill and
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In such a limited amount of time, Jennifer Lawrence has captured the hearts and minds of movie-goers everywhere. Because of
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! About 99 percent of people read that previous sentence through the lovely
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After 23 films spread across 50 years, 007 is back and I couldn’t be more excited! The James Bond film
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It’s that special time of year again when presidential candidates make their case by impressing the average Joe Schmoe to
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Flashback to Christmas 2009, I remember seeing the first “Paranormal Activity” in theaters and not knowing what to expect. The
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