Tag: comedy
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A Traveler’s Needs – A Meditative Journey through Subtle Dialogues
Hong Sang-soo’s *The Traveler’s Needs* is a reflective and intimate portrayal of human interactions in the quiet corners of Seoul. From the beginning, the film establishes its unconventional narrative, focused on Iris—a mysterious Frenchwoman, portrayed by the incomparable Isabelle Huppert—who finds herself adrift in a city where routine and chance encounters shape the fabric of…
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One of Them Days”: A Hot Mess with Heart
***One of Them Days* offers a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and moments that make you question the characters’ choices. Starring Keke Palmer as Dreux and SZA as Alyssa, this film is reminiscent of your favorite chaotic group chat, featuring troublesome boyfriends, shady landlords, and a gangster upset about some sneakers. It delivers plenty of…
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The Friend: A Quiet Meditation on Loss, Love, and the Unexpected Bonds That Save Us
Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s *The Friend* is a film that subtly conveys its truths, softly and persistently, until they resonate deeply within you. Adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel, the movie feels less like a traditional story and more like a mirror that reveals the quiet, unspoken moments of grief and the unique, beautiful ways…
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A MinecraftMovie: Almost a Diamond, But More Like Gold
When Jared Hess took on the monumental task of creating a *Minecraft Movie*, expectations were understandably high. After all, how do you transform a game that’s 50% about punching trees and 50% about running from Creepers into a cohesive narrative? Ultimately, Hess crafted a reasonably entertaining experience filled with some standout moments, though a few…
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Death of a Unicorn: The Shimmer of Loss
Alex Scharfman’s *Death of a Unicorn* is a unique and bittersweet combination of fantasy, satire, and sorrow. The story starts with a magical accident and gradually unfolds into a narrative about grief, exploitation, and the consequences of human greed. Featuring outstanding performances from Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, the film encourages viewers to see the…
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The Life List: Chasing Dreams and Second Chances: “The Life List” Delivers Love and Laugh
In *The Life List*, director Adam Brooks creates a heartwarming story filled with charm, wit, and self-discovery, brought to life by a cast led by Sofia Carson in the role of Alexandra “Alex” Rose. This romantic comedy shines with sincerity and humor, inviting viewers to follow Alex on her journey of rediscovering her childhood dreams…
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Arthur Revisited: A Comedy Classic or Relic of Its Time?
Steve Gordon‘s *Arthur* (1981) is a delightful mix of laughs and touching moments. It stars Dudley Moore in a his star-making role as the lovable, always tipsy millionaire Arthur Bach. Moore brings the character to life, making him charming and a bit reckless, which pulled me into his extravagant, chaotic world. Alongside him is Liza…
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Hard Truths : Mike Leigh’s Unsparing Mirror
Mike Leigh’s *Hard Truths* offers a profoundly compassionate and emotionally resonant exploration of the complexities within family dynamics, resilience, and the courage it takes to confront brutal realities. At the heart of the film is an outstanding performance by Jean Marie Baptiste as Pansy, who captures the essence of human vulnerability with grace and authenticity.…
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Novocaine: Tender Numbness
Novocaine, Dan Berk‘s and Robert Olsen’s uniquely illuminating yet introspective exploration of painlessness, presents a touching blend of humor, noir, and deep existential reflections. In this poignant film, Jack Quaid delivers a heartfelt performance as Nathan “Nate” Caine, bringing to life a character who navigates the complexities of living without emotional sensation. His portrayal reflects…
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Mickey 17: Breaking Sci-Fi Molds with a Wink and a Nod
Movie Info: Mickey 17, known as an “expendable,” goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet. Review: In Mickey 17′s whimsical and unpredictable universe, the genius Bong Joon Ho joins Robert Pattinson to craft a sci-fi adventure that boldly defies genre conventions. Forget the dreary dystopias we often see; this film dances along…
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The Parenting: A Macabre Family Soirée of Screams and Snark
Imagine this: Rohan (Nik Dodani) and Josh (Brandon Flynn) are young lovebirds, brimming with optimism, who invite their parents to a country house rental for what they mistakenly believe will be a peaceful weekend of family bonding. It’s a foolish notion. Unbeknownst to them, a malevolent 400-year-old entity lurks within the creaking floorboards and ominously…
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Rumours: A Gory, Gaudy, Global Game of Telephone
Movie Info: Ricocheting between comedy, apocalyptic horror, and swooning soap opera, Rumours follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the annual G7 summit, where they attempt to draft a provisional statement regarding a global crisis. With unexpected, uproarious performances from a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, and Charles…
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Slamdance 2025: Racewalkers: A Lighthearted Journey
Movie Info: Will could never compete in the sport he’s always loved: racewalking. While struggling to find respect as a coach, Will’s fortunes change when he spots a burnout pitcher with the most impeccable racewalking stride he’s ever seen. Together, Will and Matt team up, face the challenges of a sport that doesn’t want them,…
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Slamdance 2025: Gamma Rays: Gamma Rays: A Tender and Poignant Ode to Resilience
Movie Info: Abdel’s quiet life is upended by the arrival of his extraverted cousin, who’s staying for the summer. Fatima craves a more stable life since she’s starting a new job as a supermarket cashier. Toussaint, while fishing, finds a bottle washed up on the shore, and there’s a message inside. Review: “Gamma Rays (Les…
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Slamdance 2025: Lockjaw: A Night of Revelations
Movie Info: 6 weeks after a drunk driving accident that left her jaw wired shut, Rayna tries to have a fun first night back out with her friends. She is restless after promising her new boyfriend, Mitch, that she will not drink. This restlessness leads to party hopping where the group eventually ends up at…
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Slamdance 2025: In the Mouth: : A Quirky Nightmare Comedy That Conquers Anxiety
Movie Info: Merl has been living his life as a recluse, in complete isolation, unable to leave his house after discovering a giant version of himself protruding from his lawn, blocking any attempt at escape. He’s run out of money, but If he doesn’t pay his rent in the next 5 days his land lord…
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Slamdance 2025: Confessions Chin Chin: A Journey of Revelations
Movie Info: Based on true stories. Vicente and Lolo, two queer actors in search of a better future, cross paths with Sofia, Roberto, and other characters in the enigmatic CAZADOR bar in Madrid. To the frenetic rhythm of jazz, amid overflowing drinks, they address topics such as artistic life, sexual freedom, relentless discrimination, the struggle…
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Slamdance 2025: Alice-Heart: A Realistic Exploration of Relationships and Self-Discovery
Movie Info: Alice-Heart is an aimless college student residing in Philadelphia. She aspires to be a famous writer but drops out ofschool in her last semester of senior year on a whim. Immediately cut off from her disappointed Filipino mother and dumped by her studious boyfriend, she finds that she has to pay bills on…
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The Monkey: Swinging through all the Monkey Business
Movie Info: When news broke that Osgood Perkins, the master of atmospheric horror, was adapting Stephen King’s short story “The Monkey,” fans braced themselves for a chilling ride. But in a twist as unexpected as a banana peel on a busy sidewalk, Perkins delivers a comedic escapade that flips the script—literally and figuratively. Starring Theo…
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Speeding to Success with a Dash of Crazy Carrey!
Movie Info: Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely…
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Goodrich: Keaton’s Return to Form in “Goodrich” Brings Grandpa Vibes*
Movie Info: Andy Goodrich’s (Michael Keaton) life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Thrust into the world of modern parenthood, Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace (Mila Kunis), as he ultimately evolves…
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Paddington in Peru: A Heartfelt Adventure Filled with Whimsy and Wonder
Movie Info: When Paddington discovers his beloved aunt has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the jungles of Peru to find her. Determined to solve the mystery, they soon stumble across a legendary treasure as they make their way through the rainforests of the Amazon. Review:…
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We Live in Time: Living Through the Ordinary and Extraordinary Moments
Movie Info: Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together — falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family — a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by…
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Bridget Jones 4- Mad About the Boy: A Touch of the Familiar
Movie Info: After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son’s science teacher. Review: “Bridget Jones 4: Mad About the Boy,” directed by Michael Morris and streaming on Peacock, carries the familiar charm of the earlier films but struggles to escape the confines…
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Heart Eyes: A Horror Movie With a Romcom Knife in Its Heart
Movie Info: Review: “Heart Eyes” is a genre-bending Valentine’s Day movie that combines the thrills of a slasher film with the charm of a romantic comedy. Directed by Josh Ruben, the film stars Olivia Holt as Ally, a jaded advertising executive, and Mason Gooding as Jay, a charming marketing whiz. Together, they navigate a series…
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Love Hurts: Kung Fu With Chop Suey Romance
Love Hurts: A Rollercoaster of Action and Romance Grade: C+ “Love Hurts,” directed by Jonathan Eusebio in his directorial debut, is a film that attempts to blend action and romance in a unique way. Starring Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, and Daniel Wu, the movie follows Marvin Gable (Quan), a former hitman turned real estate…
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“You’re Cordially Invited” – A Spirited Romp Through Wedding Chaos
Movie Info: When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family’s special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters. In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride (Will Ferrell) and sister of the…
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Dog Man: A Whimsical Romp Through Chaos and Cuteness
Movie Info: When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve–and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity…
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Matt and Mara”: A Study in Contrasts
Movie Info: When Mara (Deragh Campbell), a young creative writing professor, reunites with Matt (Matt Johnson), a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, a chance encounter threatens to spin her life in a thrilling new direction. Bonded by their history and shared interests, the two grow closer, while Mara contends with her strained marriage to…
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Your Monster: Unveiling Humanity
Movie Info: Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend (Edmund Donovan) while recovering from surgery and retreats to her childhood home to recover. With her future looking bleak, insult is added to injury when Laura discovers her ex is staging a musical…
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Sundance 2025: Two Women: A Bold Exploration of Female Desire and Liberation
Movie Info: Two struggling mothers grapple with unfulfilled expectations and societal pressures. As they navigate their roles as wives and professionals, one woman’s unexpected affair sparks a reevaluation of their lives and priorities Review: Two Women, directed by Chloe Robichaud, is a bold and contemporary take on female desire and liberation. The film, which premiered…
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Sundance 2025: Sunfish and Other Stories on Green Lake: A Refreshing Slice-of-Life Journey
Movie Info: An anthology following the residents of a small town and the lake that binds them together. Review: **Sunfish and Other Stories on Green Lake **, directed by Sierra Falconer, is a charming and refreshing slice-of-life drama that premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The film is a collection of four loosely interconnected…
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Sundance 2025: Bunnylovr: A Quirky Tale of Love, Loss, and Rabbits”
MOVIE INFO: A cam girl navigates a toxic client relationship while reconnecting with her estranged, dying father, exploring complex relationships and family dynamics. REVIEW: “BunnyLvr,” directed by indie filmmaker Katarina Zhu, is a whimsical yet touching film that explores the intersections of love, loss, and the unexpected ways we find comfort. The story centers around…
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Sleep: A Haunting Exploration of Possession and Matrimonial Unity
MOVIE INFO: SLEEP follows newlyweds Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun, PARASITE) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating, “Someone’s inside.” From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, Hyun-su transforms into someone else, with no recollection of what happened the night before. Overwhelmed with anxiety that…
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Back in Action: Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz Reunite for a Fun, Familiar Ride
MOVIE INFO: Former CIA spies Emily and Matt are pulled back into espionage after their secret identities are exposed. REVIEW: Back in Action” starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, is a fun and familiar ride that’s currently streaming on Netflix. Directed by Seth Gordon, this action-comedy reunites the two stars, who first worked together in…
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A Different Man: Sebastian Stan Shines in “A Different Man,” a Dark Comedy That Challenges Perceptions
MOVIE INFO: REVIEW: Sebastian Stan delivers a standout performance in “A Different Man,” a dark comedy that explores themes of identity and transformation. Stan’s portrayal of Edward, an aspiring actor with neurofibromatosis who undergoes a radical medical procedure to change his appearance, is both captivating and deeply moving. His performance in this film is a…
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My Penguin Friend: A Delightful Heartwarming Tale of Bird and Man Without the Avian Flu
MOVIE INFO: A sweeping family adventure, My Penguin Friend is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and a little lost penguin who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing loyalty. Humble fisherman João (international star Jean Reno) has turned away from the world in the wake of tragedy.…
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Anora: “A Genre-Bending Win from Sean Baker”
MOVIE INFO: Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of…
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Terrestrial Verses: A Secular Satire on Iran’s Religious and Political Structures
MOVIE INFO: Terrestrial Verses follows everyday people from all walks of life as they navigate the cultural, religious, and institutional constraints imposed on them by various social authorities, from school teachers to bureaucrats. These stirring vignettes, humorous and affecting, capture the spirit and determination of people amidst adversity, offering a nuanced portrait of a complex…
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Ghost Light: A Heartfelt Exploration of Grief and Healing”
MOVIE INFO: When melancholic construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer) finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.Content expanded. fandango-at-home REVIEW:…
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That Christmas: A Heartwarming Holiday Tale That Delivers Festive Cheer
MOVIE INFO: Based on the charming trilogy of children’s books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday), That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number…
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Nightbitch: A Bold Attempt at Exploring Motherhood, but Stumbles with Metaphor and Execution
MOVIE INFO: A woman (Amy Adams) pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom seeking a new chapter in her life and encounters just that, when her maternal routine takes a surreal turn. REVIEW: “Nightbitch,” directed by Marielle Heller and starring Amy Adams, is a film that ambitiously tackles the complex themes of motherhood, independence, and…
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“The People’s Joker: A Bold and Unconventional Satire”
MOVIE INFO: In the absurdist autobiographically-inspired dark comedy, a painfully unfunny aspiring clown (Vera Drew as Joker the Harlequin) grapples with her gender identity while unsuccessfully attempting to join the ranks of Gotham City’s sole comedy program in a world where comedy has been outlawed. Uniting with a ragtag team of rejects and misfits, Joker…
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“Kneecap: A Riotous Rap Rebellion Rooted in Irish Identity”
MOVIE INFO: When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the…
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Dear Santa: A Slightly Devilishly Fun Twist on the Christmas Movie that Slowly Goes to Hell and Back
MOVIE INFO: When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays. From the hilarious minds behind DUMB & DUMBER, Christmas is about to go up in flames. REVIEW: “Dear Santa,” now streaming on Paramount+, offers a unique …
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Robot Dreams: Do Robots Dream of Electric Friendships?
MOVIE INFO: DOG lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 80’s NYC. One summer night, DOG, with great sadness, is forced to abandon ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever meet…
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Nutcrackers: Ben Stiller Tries on the Family Vibe
MOVIE INFO: A strait-laced man finds his life suddenly upended when he becomes the caregiver for his rambunctious, orphaned nephews. REVIEW: Nutcrackers is a film that leans more towards drama than comedy, a choice that brings both strengths and weaknesses to the table. Directed by David Gordon Green, the movie tells the story of Michael (Ben…
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Thelma: Getting to 93 Without Louise and a Red ECV
MOVIE INFO: Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with…
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Red One: The Rock Saves Santa and the Entire Naughty List from Bad Good Intentions
MOVIE INFO: After Santa Claus — Code Name: RED ONE — is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas. REVIEW: In the latest holiday blockbuster, “Red One,” director Jake Kasdan delivers a unique blend of…
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“Emilia Pérez: A Bold Fusion of Genres and Stellar Performances”
MOVIE INFO: From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) enlists Rita (Zoe Saldaña),…
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Janet Planet: A Poetic Exploration of Mother-Daughter Bonds
MOVIE INFO: In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker captures a child’s experience of time passing, and the ineffability of a daughter falling out of love with her mother, in this singularly…
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The Substance”: A Bold Satire on Beauty Culture with a Standout Performance by Demi Moore
MOVIE INFO: Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You, only better in every way. You should try this new product, it’s called The Substance. IT CHANGED MY LIFE. With The Substance, you can generate another you: younger, more beautiful, more perfect. You just have to share time — one week for…
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Humanist Vampire Seeks Consenting Suicidal Adult” Breathes New Life into Vampire Lore
MOVIE INFO: Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she’s too sensitive to kill! When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha’s life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon…
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Brothers: A Tale of Sibling Rivalry and Redemption, with Mixed Results
MOVIE INFO: Brothers tells the story of a reformed criminal (Josh Brolin) whose attempt at going straight is derailed when he reunites with his sanity-testing twin brother (Peter Dinklage) on a cross-country road trip for the score of a lifetime. Dodging bullets, the law, and an overbearing mother along the way, they must heal their…
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Wolfs – A Mixed Bag of Clooney-Pitt Charm and Chaos
MOVIE INFO: Global superstars George Clooney and Brad Pitt team up for the action comedy Wolfs. Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high profile crime. But when a second fixer (Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control…
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‘It’s What’s Inside: A Body-Swap Bash that Dances on the Edge of Delight and Disappointment”
MOVIE INFO: A group of friends gather for a pre-wedding party that descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires and grudges. REVIEW: In Greg Jardin’s debut feature, It’s What’s Inside, we are thrust into a world where the mundane and the fantastical collide with…
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“‘Saturday Night’: A Nostalgic Dive into the Chaos and Comedy of SNL’s Origins”
MOVIE INFO: At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television — and culture — forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to…
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My Old Ass: Getting to Being a Wise Wise Ass
MOVIE INFO: In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn’t do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what’s…
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Babes: A Buddy Comedy on Giving Birth and Raising Babies
MOVIE INFO: BABES follows inseparable childhood friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in different phases of adulthood. When carefree an single Eden decides to have a baby on her own after a one-night stand, their friendship faces its greatest challenge. BABES delves into the complexities…
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The Wild Robot: A Lyrical Odyssey of Metal and Nature.
MOVIE INFO: The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot–ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. REVIEW: In “The Wild…
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His Three Daughters: Heartfelt Exploration of Family and Grief
MOVIE INFO: From writer-director Azazel Jacobs (French Exit, The Lovers) comes this bittersweet and often funny story of an elderly patriarch and the three grown daughters who come to be with him in his final days. Katie (Carrie Coon) is a controlling Brooklyn mother dealing with a wayward teenage daughter; free-spirited Christina (Elizabeth Olsen) is…
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Transformers One: A Fresh Start for a Beloved Franchise
MOVIE INFO: TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. REVIEW: Transformers One (2024) is a surprising breath of fresh air in a franchise that has often been criticized for its lack of…
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: A Riotous Return to the Macabre
MOVIE INFO: Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally…
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I Used to Be Funny: Getting to the PTSD behind the Punchline
MOVIE INFO: I Used To Be Funny is a dark dramedy that follows Sam Cowell (Rachel Sennott), an aspiring stand-up comedian and au pair struggling with PTSD, as she decides whether or not to join the search for Brooke (Olga Petsa), a missing teenage girl she used to nanny. The story exists between the present,…
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Kinds of Kindness: More 50 Shades of Unkindness
MOVIE INFO: KINDS OF KINDNESS is a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who…
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The Supremes at Earls All You Can Eat: A Good Buffet of Black Period Drama Cliches
MOVIE INFO: THE SUPREMES AT EARL’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT follows a trio of best friends (Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis, Sanaa Lathan) known as “The Supremes” who, for decades, has weathered life’s storms together through marriage and children, happiness and blues. Now, as heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship, Odette, Barbara…
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Jackpot: Awkwafina and John Cena Fun Ku You.
MOVIE INFO: In the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California — the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she…
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Lousy Carter: Blackboard Bungle
MOVIE INFO: In LOUSY CARTER, David Krumholtz (OPPENHEIMER) stars as a ne’er-do-well literature professor adrift on a soulless college campus who learns he only has six months to live. With the clock ticking, will he change his ways? Probably not. REVIEW: Lousy Carter is a comedy with a cruel hum- a feel bad satire. It…
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Wicked Little Letters: Primly, Properly, Profane
MOVIE INFO: A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS follows two neighbors: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents…
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Twisters: Getting Past the Past
MOVIE INFO: Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, In the…
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Scrambled: A Sharp Tongue, Soft Belly Fertility Comedy
MOVIE INFO: Quintessential eternal bridesmaid Nellie Robinson (Leah McKendrick) constantly finds herself between weddings, baby showers, and bad dates. When she begins to feel like the clock is ticking and is faced with bleak romantic prospects, Nellie decides to freeze her eggs — setting her on an empowering journey to a brave new world where…
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Fly Me to the Moon: Faking It Until You Make It.
MOVIE INFO: Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole…
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The Monk and the Gun: A Political Fable of Knowing Shangra-La
MOVIE INFO: An American travels into Bhutan in search of a valuable antique rifle and crosses paths with a young monk who wanders through the serene mountains, instructed by his teacher to make things right again. REVIEW: The Monk and the Gun is a Buddhist comedy about knowing and doing the right thing in the…
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Despicable Me 4: Minions All The Way
MOVIE INFO: In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated…
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Space Cadet: NASA Certified Legally Blonde
MOVIE INFO: Rex, a Florida party girl, turns out to be the only hope for the NASA space program after a fluke puts her in training with other candidates who may have better resumés, but don’t have her smarts, heart, and moxie. REVIEW: The pitch for Space Cadet must have mentioned that it was Legally…
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F: Getting Old With Style
MOVIE INFO: Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.…
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Sometimes I Think About Dying: Getting Around to Feels
MOVIE INFO: Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through life, unable to pop her bubble of isolation, when a friendly new coworker, Robert, persistently tries to connect with her. Though it goes…
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Marmalade: Bonnie and Clyde with a Twist
MOVIE INFO: MARMALADE is an edge-of-the-seat crime-tinged romance tale. Recently incarcerated Baron (Joe Keery) strikes up a friendship with cellmate Otis (Aldis Hodge), a man with a well-versed history of prison breaks. As the pair hatch an escape plan together, Baron recalls the story of how he met Marmalade (Camila Morrone), the love of his…
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Problemista: She’s a Real Problem.
MOVIE INFO: Alejandro (Julio Torres) is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast (Tilda Swinton) becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.…
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Chattanooga FF: The Wheel of Heaven: Getting the Circle Game
MOVIE NFO A woman caught up in predatory relationships is thrown into a multi-layered world of choices after she discovers a mystical book in a thrift store. REVIEW: The Kentucky Fried Movie, a skit movie made in 1977, was a guilty pleasure of mine when I was a bored and lonely college student. It was…
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Chattanooga FF: Off Ramp: Getting to True Juggalo
MOVIE INFO: A couple of lovable, degenerate Juggalos must sojourn through America’s hellish underbelly to The Gathering of the Juggalos, the one place on earth they feel accepted REVIEW: What makes Off Ramp so enjoyable to watch is its twisted take on Deliverance, the backwood revenge story that features every racist hillbilly assumption and stereotype. …
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Someone Dies!: Forgets How Weird this Can Be
MOVIE INFO: REVIEW: Someone Dies! blends dark comedy with the crime and sci-fi genre. It’s a cheap one set flick that takes place inside an apartment. Detective Jim Jenkins (Joseph Graham) has a problem: he has received a note informing him that his daughter has been kidnapped. In order to get her back, he must…
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Chattanooga FF: Love and Work: An Anti Slacker Comedy
MOVIE INFO: Diane and Fox love to work. Unfortunately, they live in a polarized world where having a job is illegal. REVIEW: Love and Work is an anti-slacker comedy about people who want to and love to work in a society that bans it. It’s a one note film that is spot on about its…
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Chattanooga FF: Cannibal Mukbang: Eating Human Life and Relationships
MOVIE INFO: Shy and looking for love, a man becomes smitten with an outgoing and mysterious woman, who, much to his surprise, reciprocates the attraction. As his feelings for her intensify, so does his unexpected submersion into the woman’s biggest fixation: the wild world of mukbanging. And with it, lots of bloodshed. REVIEW: The poster…
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Dad and Step-Dad: A Comedy Where Even the Kid is Just an Overgrown Adult
MOVIE INFO: Jim and Dave, a dad and a step-dad, have trouble bonding during a 3-day weekend upstate with their son, Branson. REVIEW: Jim (Colin Burgess) and Dave (Anthony Obereck) are the titled Dad and Step-dad who are both desperate for validation with the 13-year-old child in their care. The child, Branson a lumbering bear…
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Inside Out 2: Gettng All the Feels and More
MOVIE INFO: The little voices inside Riley’s head know her inside and out–but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 introduces a new Emotion: Anxiety. REVIEW: Anxiety (Maya Hawke) crashes the picture and takes over all other feelings in Inside Out 2, perhaps the most literal, emotionally speaking, of any Pixar…
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Hit Man: Richard Linklater’s Identity Crisis
MOVE INFO: Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater’s sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as strait-laced professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department. Preternaturally gifted at inhabiting different guises and personalities to catch hapless people hoping to bump off their enemies, Gary descends into morally dubious territory when he…
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die: Hopefully, Their Last Ride
MOVIE INFO: This Summer, the world’s favorite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run. REVIEW: The Bad Boys franchise has been pretty hit and miss for me, mostly miss. The last one, was a…
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Am I Ok?: Growing Up Not So Well in Your 30’s
MOVIE INFO: Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces that she’s moving from LA to London for a job, Lucy reveals a deeply buried, long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy sort through…
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Unidentified Objects: Road Trip Encounters of the Third Kind
MOVIE INFO: Peter is a misanthropic dwarf hiding from the world in his shabby New York City apartment. But an unexpected visit from his upbeat–and possibly unhinged–neighbor Winona forces him out of his shell and onto an impromptu road trip. Their destination? What she believes to be the site of an upcoming alien visitation in…
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LaRoy Texas: A Noir Comedy Where Everyone Gets It Mostly Right
MOVIE INFO: Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve Zahn), he must escape the actual hitman to make it out of LaRoy alive. REVIEW: With a crime comedy set in a small Texas town, where everybody is…
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Garfield: The Movie: Too Busy for this Lazy Cat
MOVIE INFO: Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father — scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) — Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining…
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If: Maybe We All Need Just An Other Sixth Sense
MOVIE INFO: From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. REVIEW: IF has a lot of invisible beings being seen…
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The Book of Clarence: Getting to Jesus Via Atheism and Mimicry.
MOVIE INFO: Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the…
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Biosphere: A Buddy Romcom for the End of the World
MOVIE INFO: In the not-too-distant future, the last two men on earth must adapt and evolve to save humanity. REVIEW: Biosphere is a buddy film, rom-com and an end of the world (and I’m feeling fine) flick. Billy (Mark Duplass) and Ray (Sterling K. Brown) have been black and white decade long buds. The world…
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Mother of the Bride: Exes Confesses Their Messes
MOVIE INFO: REVIEW: The worst thing rom-coms do is bring exes back together. Mother of the Bride, starring Brooke Shields and Bejamin Bratt, is one of those exes confesses their messes disaster. The tropical destination this time around is Thailand. The misunderstandings are the same. The situations are the same. The arguing the same. The…
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Mean Spirited: A Horror Comedy That Tries to Possess the Audience’s Attention Span
MOVIE INFO: SynopsisWhen two estranged friends reconnect, things buried deep down are bound to surface. Wannabe famous vlogger Andrew Castellano sets off for a weekend at the mountain cottage of his former friend-turned famous actor Bryce. Andy has decided to bury the hatchet, but he isn’t quite himself anymore. REVIEW: Co-writer/director/star Jeff Ryan goes to…
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DogLeg: Dilly Dali-ing Around
MOVIE INFO: Amateur director Alan loses his beloved’s dog the morning of an important shoot. A film critic offers some candid observations on a series of incomplete shorts that Alan has spent his own money making. Alan grows desperate for the day to be over as the pursuit of the lost dog and the chaos…
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Unfrosted: Pop Tarts Gets the Myth It Almost Desserts
MOVIE INFO: Michigan, 1964. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars writer/director Jerry Seinfeld. REVIEW: Jerry Seinfeld on the big screen has only played the disembodied voice of an animated bee. In…
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The Fall Guy: Ryan Gosling Goes Splat in Full Body Glory.
MOVIE INFO: He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and…