Tag: movie
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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: The Things You Kill: A Thought-Provoking Journey Through Self-Discovery
Movie Info: Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance. As long-buried family secrets resurface, the police tighten their noose, and doubts begin eroding his conscience. Ali has no choice but to look into the abyss of his own…
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Sundance 2025: Sukkwan Island: A Rugged Tale of Survival and Estrangement
Movie Info: In an effort to reconnect with his estranged father, 13-year-old Roy agrees to spend a formative year of adventure on the remote Sukkwan Island deep in the Norwegian fjords. What starts as a chance to rebuild their relationship quickly descends into a test of survival as they face the harsh realities of their…
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Sundance 2025: “Sorry, Baby” – A Heartfelt and Humorous Exploration of Healing
Movie Info: Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on – for everyone around her, at least. Review: Eva Victor’s feature debut, “Sorry, Baby,” is a poignant and darkly comedic drama that delves into the aftermath of a traumatic incident on a young graduate student named Agnes. Victor not only wrote and directed the film but…
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Sundance 2025: “Ricky” – A Raw and Realistic Portrayal of Post-Incarceration Life
Movie Info: Newly released after being locked up in his teens, 30-year-old Ricky navigates the challenging realities of life post-incarceration, and the complexity of gaining independence for the first time as an adult. Review: Rashad Frett‘s feature debut, “Ricky,” is a compelling drama that delves deep into the struggles faced by individuals re-entering society after serving long…
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Sundance 2025: Plainclothes: A Gripping Tale of Duty, Identity, and Forbidden Love
Movie Info: A promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. Review: Plainclothes,” directed by Carmen Emmi, is a compelling drama set in the 1990s that explores the intricate dynamics of duty, identity, and forbidden love. Inspired by true events, the film…
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Sundance 2025: Omaha: A Heart-Wrenching Journey of Grief and Fatherhood
Movie Info: After a family tragedy, siblings Ella and Charlie are unexpectedly woken up by their dad and taken on a journey across the country, experiencing a world they’ve never seen before. As their adventure unfolds, Ella begins to understand that things might not be what they seem. Review: “Omaha,” directed by Cole Webley, is…
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Sundance 2025: Luz: A Dazzling Journey Through Virtual Realities, Marred by Emotional Detachment
MOVIE INFO: In Chongqing, Wei desperately searches for his daughter Fa. In Paris, Ren grapples with stepmother Sabine. Their lives collide in a VR world, where a mystical deer reveals hidden truths, sparking a journey of discovery and connection REVIEW: “Luz,” directed by Flora Lau, is a visually stunning film that daringly explores the intersection…
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Sundance 2025: Love, Brooklyn: A Tender Ode to Urban Romance and Self-Discovery”
MOVIE INFO: Three longtime Brooklynites navigate careers, love, loss, and friendship against the rapidly changing landscape of their beloved city. REVIEW: Love, Brooklyn,” directed by indie filmmaker Rachael Abigail Holder, is a heartfelt romantic drama that captures the essence of urban life and the complexities of modern relationships. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Brooklyn,…
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Sundance 2025: DJ Ahmet: A Symphony of Youth, Tradition, and Forbidden Love
MOVIE INFO: Ahmet, a 15-year-old boy from a remote Yuruk village in North Macedonia, finds refuge in music while navigating his father’s expectations, a conservative community, and his first experience with love — a girl already promised to someone else. BREVIEW: “DJ Ahmet,” directed by Georgi M. Unkovski, is a captivating drama that beautifully intertwines…
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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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Sundance 2025: Brides: A Poignant Journey of Friendship and Freedom
MOVIE INFO: Two teenage girls in search of freedom, friendship, and belonging run away from their lives in the UK with a dangerous plan of travelling to Syria. REVIEW: “Brides,” directed by Nadia Fall, is a deeply moving drama that explores the themes of friendship, freedom, and the search for belonging. The film follows two…
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The Brutalist: An Epic Tale of Resilience and Vision
MOVIE INFO: Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison…
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The Girl with the Needle: A Dark Fairy Tale of Survival and Redemption
MOVIE INFO: A standout selection from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE is a dark fairy tale about one woman’s search for tenderness and morality in a cruel world. Both eerie and exquisite, writer-director Magnus von Horn’s latest film tracks young factory worker Karoline as she struggles to survive in post-WWI…
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Flight Risk: A High-Flying Thriller with Wahlberg at the Helm
MOVIE INFO: In this high-stakes suspense thriller, Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg (Actor in a Supporting Role, 2006 — The Departed) plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is…
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Memoirs of a Snail: A Whimsical Journey Through Time and Shells
MOVIE INFO: In 1970s Australia, Grace’s life is troubled by misfortune and loss. After their mother dies during pregnancy, she and her twin brother, Gilbert, are raised by their paraplegic-alcoholic former juggler father, Percy. Despite a life filled with love, tragedy strikes anew when Percy passes away in his sleep. The siblings are forcibly separated…
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“Blink Twice: A Third Blink Needed for Tatum and Kravitz’s Twisty Love-Thriller!”
MOVIE INFO: When tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one…
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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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Close Your Eyes: A Masterful Return for Victor Erice
MOVIE INFO: Set in contemporary Madrid, an aging filmmaker named Miguel Garay is called upon to recount his memories of working on his final and still unfinished film, “The Farewell Gaze.” During its production, the lead actor and Miguel’s close friend, Julio Arenas, disappeared without a trace, leaving in his wake a mystery that would…
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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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“The Last Showgirl: Pamela Anderson Shines in a Heartfelt Vegas Drama”
MOVIE INFO: The Last Showgirl, a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run REVIEW: The Last Showgirl,” directed by Gia Coppola, is a poignant and visually captivating film that explores the life…
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“Sing Sing: A Powerful Tale of Redemption and Resilience”
MOVIE INFO: Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly…
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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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“The Wolf Man: A Fresh Take on a Classic Monster with Mixed Results”
MOVIE INFO: From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in…
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Red Rooms: A Haunting Dive into the Dark World of True Crime Obsession
MOVIE INFO: The high-profile case of serial killer Ludovic Chevalier has just gone to trial, and Kelly-Anne is obsessed. When reality blurs with her morbid fantasies, she goes down a dark path to seek the final piece of the puzzle: the missing video of a murdered 13-year-old girl, to whom Kelly-Anne bears a disturbing resemblance.…
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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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The Thicket: A Gritty Western with Heart and Soul
MOVIE INFO: When fierce bounty hunter Reginald Jones (Peter Dinklage) is recruited by a desperate man to track down a ruthless killer known only as Cutthroat Bill (Juliette Lewis), he rallies a band of unlikely heroes including a grave-digging ex-slave and a street-smart woman-for-hire. Together they embark on a perilous quest to track down Cutthroat…
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Last Summer: A Bold Exploration of Forbidden Desires
MOVIE INFO: With her first film in a decade, the fearless 75-year-old French auteur Catherine Breillat (Fat Girl, The Last Mistress) proves she’s as provocative as ever with her Cannes-stirring film, which drives down the dark road of uncontrollable passion. A remarkably nuanced, radiant Léa Drucker plays Anne, an attorney who has plateaued in her…
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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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Flow: A Mesmerizing Journey Through Nature’s Fury and Humanity’s Echoes
MOVIE INFO: A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive…
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Evil Does Not Exist: A Thought Provoking Near Masterpiece
MOVIE INFO: In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a talent agency’s plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable…
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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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The Fire Inside: A Heartwarming Tale of Resilience and Hope”
MOVIE INFO: THE FIRE INSIDE is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But…
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“The Damned: A Chilling Tale of Survival and Morality
MOVIE INFO: Eva (Odessa Young), a 19th-century widow is tasked with making an impossible choice when, in the middle of an especially cruel winter, a ship sinks off the coast of her isolated fishing post. Eva and her crew must choose to either rescue the shipwrecked or survive the winter with their last remaining food.…
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – A Delightful Technological Romp”
MOVIE INFO: Aardman’s four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Emmy Award-nominated Merlin Crossingham return with a brand new epic adventure, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. In this next installment, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a…
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The Six Triple Eight: A Triumph of Courage and Unity
MOVIE INFO: The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism — and grueling working conditions — they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination,…
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Oddity: A Masterclass in Atmospheric Horror
MOVIE INFO: When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone suspects a patient from the local mental health institution, where Ted is a doctor. However, soon after the tragic killing, the suspect is found dead. A year later, Dani’s blind twin sister Darcy, a…
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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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Lee: A Powerful, Authentic Look at a Trailblazing War Photographer
MOVIE INFO: Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly…
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Babygirl – A Mixed Bag of BDSM Exploration, Missteps, and Overused Tropes
MOVIE INFO: A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern. REVIEW: Babygirl,” a film that attempts to delve into the world of BDSM dynamics, presents an intriguing and often conflicting narrative about power, control, and submission. While the film provides a…
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“A Complete Unknown: A Mythical Yet Mesmerizing Journey Through Dylan’s Early Years”
MOVIE INFO: New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking…
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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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Nosferatu: Egger’s Haunting Masterpiece That Elevates the Classic Tale
MOVIE INFO: Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. REVIEW: Robert Eggers’ latest film, Nosferatu, is a stunning reimagining of the 1922 silent classic. Eggers, known for his atmospheric horror films like The Witch and The Lighthouse, brings his…
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Bird: A Captivating Tale of Youth and Magic
MOVIE INFO: The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank), BIRD is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about marginalized life in the fringes of contemporary society. 12-year-old Bailey (astounding newcomer Nykiya Adams) lives with her devoted but chaotic single dad Bug (Barry Keoghan, Saltburn) and…
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Juror #2: Clint Eastwood’s Riveting Farewell to Filmmaking”
MOVIE INFO: “Juror #2” follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma… one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict–or free–the accused killer. REVIEW: “Juror #2” is a compelling courtroom drama that showcases…
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Mufasa: The Lion King” – A Roaring Success with Stellar Voice Cast and Stunning Animation
MOVIE INFO: “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka–the heir…
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Maria: A Visual Masterpiece Marred by Melodrama”
MOVIE INFO: The tumultuous, beautiful and tragic story of the life of the world’s greatest female opera singer, relived and reimagined during her final days in 1970s Paris.Content collapsed. fandango REVIEW: “Maria,” directed by Pablo Larraín, is a visually stunning yet dramatically uneven biopic about the legendary opera singer Maria Callas. Starring Angelina Jolie in…
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National Anthem: A Heartfelt Journey of Queer Acceptance and Self-Discovery”
MOVIE INFO: Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a soft-spoken 21-year-old construction worker, is the de facto father figure to his little brother and works odd jobs to help the family get by. After he finds himself with the opportunity to work at a ranch, he is welcomed by a vibrant community of rodeo performers who openly explore…
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Joy: A Poignant Tribute to the Pioneers of IVF
MOVIE INFO: Joy tells the remarkable true story behind the ground-breaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world’s first ‘test-tube- baby’, and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible. Told through the perspective of Jean Purdy, a young nurse and embryologist, who joined forces with scientist Robert Edwards and surgeon Patrick Steptoe…
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Carry-On: High-Flying Action with Riveting Tension Between Egerton and Jason Bateman
MOVIE INFO: A young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight. REVIEW: “Carry-On,” streaming now on Netflix, is a thrilling homage to the iconic “Die Hard” series, infused with fresh character dynamics and modern twists. The film deftly balances high-octane…
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Conclave: A Thrilling Dive into the Vatican’s Heart of Darkness
MOVIE INFO: REVIEW: Conclave” navigates the intricate corridors of Vatican politics with a deft hand, crafting a clerical thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The film unfolds during a papal election, capturing the suspense, power struggles, and moral quandaries that define this clandestine world. As a thriller set against the backdrop…
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Kraven the Hunter: A Ferocious Yet Flawed Entry in the Spider-Verse
MOVIE INFO: Kraven the Hunter is the action-packed, R-rated, standalone story of how one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not…
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Touch: A Cinematic Meditation on Memory and Loss
MOVIE INFO: A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out. REVIEW: Baltasar Kormákur’s “Touch” is a film that oscillates between the profound and the mundane, much like the flutter of a…
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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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The Return: A Modern Odyssey with Stellar Performances and Bold Direction
MOVIE INFO: After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom. His beloved wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is a prisoner in her own home, hounded by suitors vying to be king. Their…
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“The Order: A Gripping Dive into Domestic Terrorism with Stellar Performances and Bold Direction”
MOVIE INFO: For over a year, a series of bold daylight bank robberies and armored car heists leaves law enforcement baffled and the public panicked throughout the Pacific Northwest. As the attacks become increasingly violent, FBI agent Terry Husk (Jude Law) becomes convinced that the robberies are the work of a domestic terrorist gang that…
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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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The Piano Lesson: A Faithful Yet Flawed Adaptation
MOVIE INFO: Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, The Piano Lesson follows the lives of the Charles family in the Doaker Charles household and an heirloom, the family piano, which documents the family history through carvings made by their enslaved ancestor. REVIEW: Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut, The Piano Lesson, brings August…
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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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Blitz: A Heartfelt Tale of Survival and Resilience Amidst Wartime Chaos”
MOVIE INFO: Sir Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks…
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Moana 2: Completing Her Princess Heroic Journey.
MOVIE INFO: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike…
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Wicked: A Spellbinding Cinematic Triumph That Defies Gravity”
MOVIE INFO: Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande…
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Gladiator 2: A Spectacular Return to Rome with New Faces and Familiar Shadows
MOVIE INFO: Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to…
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Daddio: Sean Penn and Dakota Johnson Take Us On an Intimate Ride
MOVIE INFO: New York City. JFK airport. A young woman jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi, the cabbie throws the vehicle into drive as the two head out into the night toward Manhattan, striking up the most unexpected conversation resulting in a single, epic, remarkable journey. REVIEW: In Christy Hall’s directorial debut, “Daddio,”…
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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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Heretic: Hugh Grant Plays His Mystique to See if There Really are Children of a Leser God
MOVIE INFO: Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. REVIEW: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the dynamic duo behind “Heretic,” have once again delivered a thought-provoking cinematic experience…
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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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Venom: The Last Dance – A Symbiotic Swan Song That Stumbles”
MOVIE INFO: In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that…
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MaXXXine: A Dazzling Dive of a Mess into 80s Hollywood with Mia Goth’s Interesting Performance.
MOVIE INFO: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. REVIEW: MaXXXine is a vibrant and thrilling but messy conclusion to Ti West’s “X” trilogy, It captures the…
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‘Woman of the Hour’: A Chilling Debut with Room for Growth
MOVIE INFO: An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in ’70s LA when they’re cast on an episode of “The Dating Game.” Based on a true story. REVIEW: Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, “Woman of the Hour,” offers a gripping yet uneven exploration of a chilling true-crime story. Set against the backdrop of…
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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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The Apprentice: Trump and Cohn: A Toxic Alliance
MOVIE INFO: A young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan), eager to make his name as a hungry second son of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé…
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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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Will & Harper: A Heartfelt Journey of Friendship and Self-Discovery”
MOVIE INFO: Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman. That friend was Harper Steele, a writer he met on his first day at Saturday Night Live back in 1995. From…
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We Grown Now: A Poetic Ode to Childhood’s Fragile Beauty
MOVIE INFO: In 1992 Chicago, as Michael Jordan solidifies himself as a champion, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing, their unbreakable bond…
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The Outrun: Saoirse Ronan Shines in a Poetic Journey of Redemption and Nature’s Embrace”
MOVIE INFO: Rona, fresh out of rehab, returns to the wild Orkney Islands after more than a decade away. As she reconnects with the dramatic landscape where she grew up, memories of her childhood merge with the more recent challenging events that have set her on the path to recovery. REVIEW: In the windswept embrace…
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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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Joker: Folie à Deux – A Chaotic Musical Ride with Phoenix and Gaga’s Twisted Duet”
MOVIE INFO: Joker: Folie à Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him. REVIEW: Alright, let’s dive into the madcap world of “Joker: Folie à Deux,”…
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Megalopolis: Coppola’s Ambitious Homage to Cinematic Giants Falters Amidst Grand Visions”
MOVIE INFO: MEGALOPOLIS is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo,…
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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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Rez Ball: A Heartfelt Journey Through Navajo Basketball Dreams”
MOVIE INFO: In the heart of Chuska, New Mexico, the Chuska Warriors, a high school basketball team rich in Native American heritage, face their greatest challenge. After the loss of their star player, the team must unite like never before to keep their dreams of a state championship alive. This is more than just a…
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My First Film: A Bold Exploration of Artistic Vulnerability
MOVIE INFO: Nearly 15 years later, Vita (Odessa Young), recounts making her first feature — a semi-autobiographical film about a young woman who gets pregnant and decides to leave home. Being an enthusiastic but inexperienced filmmaker the shoot is chaotic, and her ego-tripping methods destroy the production. As her “first film” falls apart, director Zia…
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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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“I Saw the TV Glow”: A Journey Through the Static
MOVIE INFO: Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack. REVIEW: In Jane Schoenbrun’s latest…
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The Boy and the Heron: Miyazaki’s Poetic Farewell
MOVIE INFO: From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) comes a new critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure. After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family’s estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a…
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Handling the Undead: A Hauntingly Beautiful Exploration of Life, Death, and Everything In Between”
MOVIE INFO: On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want? A family is faced with the mother’s reawakening before they have even mourned her death after a car…
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In a Violent Nature: A Slasher Movie Looking for a Soul
MOVIE INFO: When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible…
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Boy Kills World: A Frenzied Ballet of Blood and Vengeance
MOVIE INFO: Bill Skarsgård stars as “Boy” who vows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen), the deranged matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty that left the boy orphaned, deaf and voiceless. Driven by his inner voice, one which he co-opted from his favorite childhood video game, Boy trains…
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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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Rebel Ridge: Homaging Billy Jack the Right Way
MOVIE INFO: REVIEW: In “Rebel Ridge,” director Jeremy Saulnier delivers a gripping and exhilarating thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The film stars Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond, a man on a mission to rescue his cousin from the clutches of a corrupt small-town police force. What…