I know there is a ton of excitement from Marvel fans for the mega-blockbuster “Avengers: Doomsday” which hits theaters on December 18th. But it’s not the only big release coming out that day. Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” brings his incredible adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic space opera to its conclusion. And what better way … Continue reading
Shudder’s “The Cycle” easily falls among the more surprising horror offerings of 2026. Directed, co-written, and edited by Jordan Downey, this dark and atmospheric genre hybrid tells an inspired story while uniquely blending its inspirations in several unexpected ways. And no matter how much we think we know where it’s going, the movie always stays … Continue reading
So far 2016 has been a fascinating year for documentaries. And while one prominent film is getting most of the attention, energy, and chatter, it’s hard to believe there will be a better documentary this year than the sublime “Once Upon a Time in Harlem”. Shot in 1972 by filmmaker William Greaves, the movie is … Continue reading
For many of us, James Gunn’s cinematic spin on the DC Universe hasn’t gotten off to the most encouraging start. It kicked off with “Superman”, a frustrating and often baffling treatment of the brand’s iconic superhero. Next came the even worse “Supergirl”, which amplified the “Superman” movie’s worst tendencies while adding a few of its … Continue reading
Full admission, I knew nothing about businesswoman and now convicted felon Elizabeth Holmes. It took the help of a critic friend and Wikipedia to give me an idea of who she was, what she had done, and why everyone is buzzing about the new documentary, “You Can See Everything”. I may not be as wildly … Continue reading
The emotionally charged war drama “Atonement” takes three unique perspectives on one violent tragedy and weaves them into a story that shows there are no easy paths to absolution. Three compelling central characters, portrayed through three equally compelling performances, explore the collateral damage of war, which isn’t something left on the battlefield. Instead, the scars … Continue reading
