Green Room follows a struggling punk band touring in the Pacific Northwest running low on money.
Hacksaw Ridge bogs down emotion with ‘generic scenes, clichés’
Directed by Gibson and starring Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge tells the real-life story of Desmond Doss, a pacifist medic in World War II.
Critic deems The Lego Batman Movie an essential, well-made spin-off
Does the world really need a Batman-themed LEGO spin-off? He was a popular character in the original movie, but is there enough material to make a proper, stand-alone film?
The best underrated movies ‘that don’t get as much love as they should’
It’s understandable that with so many movies out there it’s easy for some to fall through the cracks and for the most part there isn’t much harm done when they do.
Superhero movies that ‘soar above the rest’
If you’re struggling to find the best of the best, look no further than this list of movies that soar above the rest.
Critic recommends realistic, gut-wrenching film about 2008 real estate crisis
Directed by Ramin Bahrani, 99 Homes takes place during the 2008 housing crisis and follows Andrew Garfield’s character “Dennis Nash,” an out-of-work handyman who gets evicted from his home by real estate operator “Rick Carver,” played by Michael Shannon.
The best foreign movies worth the ‘extra brainpower’
If time and your attention span permits though, there are many films that are well worth the extra brainpower, and can provide a nice palette cleanser to whatever Hollywood can offer.
Amy Winehouse documentary provides new perspective on the artist
Thanks to a 2015 documentary about her life that was met with critical acclaim, viewers saw a different side of the troubled singer, one that helped fans understand the struggle her so called “easy life” had become.
5 wonderfully bad movies
Sometimes, movies start off with the best intentions but somewhere along the way go horribly – and hilariously – wrong. Here are five prime examples.
Critic gives Star Trek Beyond highest ratings
After some creative turnover, including replacing JJ Abrams as director and Roberto Orci as writer, the prospect of another Trek film looked bleak, especially when the film was delayed and the first trailer didn’t inspire much confidence.
Critic impressed by Anomalisa’s use of puppetry to portray realism
With his latest film, Anomalisa, Kaufman presents an incredibly realistic portrayal about the banality of life, with the twist that all his characters are puppets.
Meryl Streep elevates Florence Foster Jenkins
Meryl Streep can make any bad movie tolerable and any good movie great. This film falls into the latter category, a fine movie that is elevated tenfold thanks to the magic that is Meryl Streep.
The Eagle Huntress gives audiences a glimpse of a different culture
Even with all the technology and means to travel nowadays, most people still can get stuck living in their little bubble, unaware of ways of life outside their immediate vicinity. It’s bad enough inside our own country, where someone growing up in California can have a vastly different education, viewpoint or life experience than someone…
La La Land: a love letter to artists that try
Those expecting a true musical may be a little disappointed, but anyone looking for a love letter to the artists that continue to try is in for a treat.
Top film franchises
In today’s world where almost every studio movie is connected to some kind of extended universe, it’s only natural that one would long for the days when film franchises were simpler. A time when there were no multi-verses, spinoffs or reboots, just a popular film getting a sequel or two.
Dr. Strange follows formula but offers something new
Marvel’s latest effort, Dr. Strange, while sticking to the formula, is still able to give audiences something a little different.
Spotlight features a dream team cast, is ‘extremely watchable’
Most Best Picture winners don’t exactly get ignored, but that’s what happened with the 2015 winner Spotlight.
Mr. Robot engrossing, but seems ‘a little too familiar’
Combine today’s new image of technology with a complex and fascinating character and what do you get? You get Mr. Robot.
Movies to get into the Halloween spirit
Here’s a look at some of the best movies to watch to get into the Halloween spirit.
“Nice Guys” are underrated
“The Nice Guys” is well worth a look from fans and casual viewers alike.
Series review: Lady Dynamite
With the arrival of Fall comes the inevitable “Netflix” period. It’s what happens when money’s tight and deadlines are approaching.
Children of Men review
Movies released in 2006 are now celebrating their 10 year anniversary. In honor of that, our film critic focuses on Children of Men.
Top five movie trilogies
Are you looking for something that will distract you from thoughts of homework, auditions or exams? Watch some of the best film trilogies.
Critic finds film ‘light-hearted, cute and hilarious’
They Came Together may not change the way you look at romantic comedies, but it will at least give you a sense of appreciation when you watch a good one.
Critic disappointed by Krampus, finds it inconsistent
The film tries to do too much and ends up with a middling movie that doesn’t quite know what its message is.
Critic finds Boyhood a ‘masterpiece’ by underrated filmmaker ‘
Boyhood captures the essence of what it’s like to grow older. All of our successes, failures, dreams and experiences shape who we are.
