REVIEW: “Andor” Season 2 (2025)

REVIEW: “Andor” Season 2 (2025)

The first season of “Andor” caught many people by surprise. While it was very much a Star Wars installment, creator Tony Gilroy’s interests lied beyond lightsaber duels and spaceship battles. His vision was intensely character-driven, focusing on the human element at the center of the Empire’s tightening grip on the galaxy and the fledgling rebellion’s … Continue reading

New on Home Video: “Black Bag” on Blu-ray + Digital

New on Home Video: “Black Bag” on Blu-ray + Digital

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing Steven Soderbergh’s exhilarating spy thriller “Black Bag” to home video. Released in theaters in mid-March, “Black Bag” remains one of the best films of 2025 thanks to David Koepp’s razor-sharp script and two dynamic lead performances from Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. But ultimately it’s Soderbergh, whose signature style … Continue reading

REVIEW: “Fight or Flight” (2025)

REVIEW: “Fight or Flight” (2025)

I am loving this Josh Hartnett resurgence. After some strong work in the underseen indie “Ida Red” and Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”, Hartnett really grabbed attention in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer”. He followed it up with a really good turn in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap”. Those are four dramatically different performances in four … Continue reading