'Get Out' (3.5 stars) genuinely surprises today’s dynamic and demanding movie audiences. Visual effects, music, cinematography, editing, and set design elevate this thriller to a very high level. Free President's Day show on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. (55 theaters).
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Movie Review: ‘Lady Bird’
In the early 2000s, an artistically-inclined 17-year-old comes of age in an all-girls Catholic school in Sacramento, California in the highly recommended (4 star) comedy-drama 'Lady Bird.'
Read More »Movie Review: Ridley Scott’s ‘All the Money in the World’
An amazing experience full of potent life lessons and family dynamics.
Read More »Analyzing The Oscar Nominations
This year's Oscar nominations reflect societal shifts that reach beyond quickly passing trends, as social movements and real-life events take the stage over the usual fanfare and escapism.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Shape of Water’
This fantasy drama come recommended and is rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, violence and language.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Molly’s Game’
There are too many gems to fit into this fine film as Sorkin’s quick-fire methods and timing works well.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Darkest Hour’
Besides Oldman’s likely Oscar nomination for Best Actor, look for recognition in makeup, costume design, set design, and cinematography.
Read More »Movie Review: James Franco’s ‘The Disaster Artist’
Bad filmmaking has never been so well-portrayed in James Franco's new hit "The Disaster Artist."
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Logan Lucky’
Patient, observant audiences get rewarded throughout the one hour and 59-minute running time where even paying attention to what’s on the television pay dividends.
Read More »Ten Films I Want to See Before the End of 2017
This film season has largely been a “hot or cold” experience. Hopefully the remaining U.S. film releases will evenly heat up the cinemas to a warm, stable blend.
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