What movies are worthy of your time?

There are fewer people going to see movies in theaters. Some of that is due to changing viewing habits. There … More

2024: The Year of Fierce Female Performances

There were some BIG disappointments in 2024. Films with major directors or all-star casts or both, that were highly anticipated … More

Favorite Films at the 51st Telluride Film Festival

Every person who attends a festival will have their own unique impression of that event. So much of our experiences … More

“Twisters” — Summer Blockbuster with a swirl of emotions and a side of realism

Summer 2024 has seen a series of big-budget blockbusters hyped for months and then opening to disappointing reviews and lackluster … More

Theater Unites a Family, “Ghostlight”

There are some real gems playing at art-house cinemas right now. While “Inside Out 2” is ruling the box office, … More

Why “Hit Man” should be a Hit

Glen Powell is single-handedly trying to bring back screwball comedies. This talented matinee idol whose good looks remind me of … More

Remakes for the Win

When’s the last time you watched an adaptation of a novel or childhood favorite television show and thought, wow, this … More

Women Calling the Shots

There are a trio of Hollywood releases that warrant your attention. I reviewed “Challengers” last week and I highly recommend … More

A Grand Slam of a Romance Movie

Early in Luca Guadagnino’s provocative film, “Challengers”, Zendaya’s character tells her young admirers, “Tennis is a relationship.” She tells the … More

Wicked Funny, “Wicked Little Letters”

Cover your ears…the ribald language is shocking for a film set in 1920’s England. “Wicked Little Letters” is a rollicking … More