Chrissy Metz Gives a Moving Performance in ‘Breakthrough’
A true story of survival is brought to life in “Breakthrough.” Chrissy Metz brings all the emotions that have made her a favorite…
‘Hellboy’ Is a Gorier Version of Mike Mignola’s Demon Superhero
The present “Hellboy” is the third live-action feature film to star Mike Mignola’s blue collar, heavy drinking demon. In an effort to better…
College Love Is a Dangerous Game in ‘After’
“After” proposes that if you find college boring, what you need is a tattooed hunk to show you the path to real freedom. It’s a guilty pleasure culled from…
Marsai Martin Steals the Show in ‘Little’
Writer/director Tina Gordon, one of the writers behind “What Men Want,” once again takes on the plight of the career-obsessed woman in her latest comedy, “…
‘Missing Link’ Is a Charming Animated Adventure
LAIKA, the studio behind “Coraline” and “ParaNorman,” humanizes none other than Bigfoot himself in their latest stop-motion animated feature, “Missing Link.” Zach Galifianakis…
Brie Larson Taps Into Millennial Anxieties in Her Whimsical Directorial Debut ‘Unicorn Store’
Brie Larson, one of the more accomplished actresses of her generation, tackles some of the unique challenges faced by millennials with her directorial debut in Netflix’s “Unicorn…
Robert Pattinson Heads to Space in Terrifying and Surreal ‘High Life’
Robert Pattinson, the former teen heartthrob who most recently made an impression with his gritty turn in “Good Time,” continues his streak of challenging, outside-of-the-box roles with his latest film,…
‘Amazing Grace’ Captures Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in All Her Gospel Glory
Today, the biggest concerts are often broadcasted live online, sparing the more inert among us the queues and crowds, the sweat and the struggle. Rather than straining your neck for two hours, making…
‘The Best of Enemies’ Explores Race and Class in the Desegregation Era
The true story of the relationship between civil rights activist Ann Atwater (Taraji P. Henson) and Ku Klux Klan leader C.P. Ellis (Sam Rockwell) is the basis for “The Best…
Stephen King’s ‘Pet Sematary’ Returns With Menacing Atmosphere and Terror
Sometimes it is better to just leave the past buried. That remains the seminal idea of “Pet Sematary,” one of Stephen King’s best known fables about ordinary lives…
‘Shazam!’ Delivers the Ultimate Superhero Fantasy With Big Laughs
“Shazam!” goes back to a time when superhero movies were meant to be just pure, joyous fun. It hilariously looks at the genre from the point of view…
The Origins of Iconic Flapper Louise Brooks Are Explored in ‘The Chaperone’
Julian Fellowes, the man behind “Downton Abbey,” returns to the 1920s with “The Chaperone,” a feature film centered around one of the most iconic figures…