‘The Call of the Wild’: CGI Dog Finds a Master in Harrison Ford
Man’s best friend fights to forge his own path in “The Call of the Wild,” the latest adaptation of Jack London’s 1903 novel of…
Porcelain Terror Makes Even Less Sense in ‘Brahms: The Boy II’
Somehow “Brahms: The Boy II” manages to at least look better than its predecessor. Everything else works as needlessly as…
‘Seberg’ Explores the Power of Celebrity and Activism
The story of the American actor who was immortalized in the French new wave film “Breathless” comes to life in “Seberg.”…
‘The Last Thing He Wanted’ Turns Joan Didion Novel Into a Confusing Thriller About U.S. Gun Running in 1980s Central America
Netflix’s “The Last Thing He Wanted” is both a missed opportunity and a curious example of what happens when a movie starts off about…
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Runs With Feisty Humor But Can’t Find a Solid Tale
When video games get turned into movies the big question is how to make something interactive into an art form designed to be gazed at. “Sonic…
‘Fantasy Island’ Basks in B-Movie Craziness Before Becoming a Regular Action Romp
There’s always been a certain merit to the way good camp uses its exaggerated style to explore simple yet meaningful ideas. “Fantasy Island” starts…
‘The Photograph’: Sweet and Sentimental First Act Sparks More Romance Than Its Soapy Ending
“I wish I was as good at love as I am at working,” a photographer named Christina Eames, who has just recently moved to New York to pursue her dream, says…
‘Downhill’: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell Are a Married Couple in Crisis
Two titans of American comedy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell, use humor and a minor natural disaster…
‘Ordinary Love’ Paints a Simple yet Searing Portrait of a Couple Facing Cancer
Many films treat love like a permanent dream state where pure bliss reigns. There may be the occasional fight or argument or a sudden pang of jealousy, but rarely do movies…
‘Olympic Dreams’ Pulls Back the Curtain on the Games
Amid the pageantry and intense competition of the biggest sporting event in the world, two people make a connection in the romantic comedy “Olympic Dreams…
Netflix’s ‘To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’ Captures the Insecurities of Young Love
Netflix’s “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” explores a theme familiar to both teenagers and adults. It’s about that moment when…
2020 Oscars: ‘Parasite’ Becomes the First Foreign Language Film to Win Best Picture as the Academy Takes Steps to Be More Inclusive
History was made at the 2020 Oscars when “Parasite,” the South Korean satirical thriller from Bong Joon-ho, became the first foreign language…
Alison Brie and Director Jeff Baena’s Personal Experiences Inspired Trippy Mental Health Dramedy ‘Horse Girl’
After appearing in his previous two films, “The Little Hours” and “Joshy,” Alison Brie gives her best performance to date in Jeff Baena’s dramedy…
Margot Robbie Is the Wild Better Half of Action-Heavy ‘Birds of Prey’
“Birds Of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” has a fabulous title that drips with promises of pop art wildness, and…
‘The Lodge’ Weaves an Eerie Puzzle That Fails to Explain Itself
“The Lodge” features one key ingredient present in most horror films, atmosphere. It’s missing another ingredient, a story. Eerie forests covered in snow surround…
‘The Rhythm Section’ Takes a Visually and Emotionally Fractured Approach to Spy Movie Tropes
It’s refreshing to see an actor like Blake Lively push her skills to their limits in a threadbare genre flick like “…
‘Gretel & Hansel’ Offers Few Scares
A classic German fairy tale gets an update with director Osgood Perkins’ “Gretel & Hansel.” The title has been changed from…
Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ Walks With Much Style Into a Maze of a Plot
It’s all about style with Guy Ritchie. His new film, “The Gentlemen,” is literally well-dressed, with its…
‘The Turning’ Offers Top Performances but Falls Short With Thrills and Scares
Mackenzie Davis finds herself in a terrifying situation in “The Turning,” a gothic thriller adapted from Henry James’ 1898…
Young Star Mckenna Grace and Filmmakers Bert & Bertie Capture the ’70s in ‘Troop Zero’
Some films simply burst with a lovable energy. “Troop Zero” is one of those movies. An Amazon production set in 1977 Georgia it begins…