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…
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Bring Some Big Laughs to Rehashed ‘Bad Boys for Life’
“Bad Boys for Life” is yet another attempt at continuing a franchise that began back in those sunny days when CDs were the norm.
‘Dolittle’ Hits All the Marks of a Classic Storybook Tale, but CGI Can Only Capture so Much Wonder
When we first meet Robert Downey Jr.’s incarnation of author Hugh Lofting’s magical veterinarian who can talk to animals, he…
‘Underwater’ Dives Into Simple but Visceral Thrills and Terrors
“Underwater” is an exercise in the creation of pure, at times silly yet never boring tension. Some movies are all about the production design,…
‘Three Christs’ Explores How Far We Have Come in Dealing With Mental Illness, and How Far We Still Need to Go
The fascinating case study of three paranoid schizophrenics who think they’re Jesus Christ in 1959 Michigan is brought to life in “Three Christs.” Despite…
‘Les Misérables’ Takes a Powerful Look at Systemic Corruption and Police Brutality
“What does a lion say when it roars?” Just like Victor Hugo’s historic novel, director/co-writer Ladj Ly’s “Les…
Tiffany Haddish Is Hilarious in Otherwise Mediocre Comedy ‘Like a Boss’
Since her breakout role in 2017’s “Girls Trip,” comedic powerhouse Tiffany Haddish seems to steal the show in just about everything she has been…
‘The Grudge’ Remake Is All Scream With Little Fright
“The Grudge” cinematically captures that well-known definition of insanity as doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result. Like “Star…
‘Clemency’ Compellingly Reflects on the Toll of Watching Over Death Row
“Clemency” takes a different sort of walk down death row. It focuses on the person overseeing the entire process, and asks what kind of…
François Girard’s ‘The Song of Names’ Drives Home the Importance of Remembrance
Music and film usually go hand in hand, and this is especially the case with “The Song of Names,” a historical musical drama that…
Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx Give Nuanced Performances in Powerful Legal Drama ‘Just Mercy’
The inspiring true story of one lawyer’s quest for justice is told in legal drama “Just Mercy.” Michael B.
‘Spies in Disguise’ Delivers Charming Family Entertainment While Riffing on Spy Movies
Will Smith has officially reached that peak in pop culture stardom where he can become a pigeon on film and raise few eyebrows. This is the starting point of…