Dune (2021): A Visually-Stunning Adaptation with a Flawed Foundation
Merely a few years after the publication of Frank Herbert's groundbreaking science-fiction novel "Dune" in 1965, filmmakers wanted to...
No Time to Die: A Familiar, but Thrilling Final Outing for Daniel Craig's 007
After 15 remarkable years, the era of Daniel Craig's James Bond is coming to a close with the latest entry in the franchise, "No Time to...
Soul: A Pixar Effort That Falls Just Short of Greatness
Pixar has never been a studio to shy away from difficult subjects. From finding one's place in the world and exploring relationships to gro
News of the World: A Marvelous Character Study and a Breathtaking Epic
Director/writer Paul Greengrass' filmography has been an eclectic mix of actioners, character dramas, and in some cases, films based on...
Mank: David Fincher's Beautiful Mess
David Fincher has long been one of those fascinating directors to watch as they continue along the course of their career. From the very...
The Croods: A New Age: A Sequel That Doesn't Live Up to the Original
Seven years ago, a sweet little animated film called "The Croods" was released, and while it didn't make a particularly big splash, it...
Tenet: Incredibly Ambitious, but Ultimately Disappointing
Writer/director Christopher Nolan has never been one to think on a small scale. Even in his smaller films ("Memento, "The Prestige"), the...
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker: The Trilogy Comes to a Crashing End
When the new “Star Wars” trilogy began back in 2015, it started on a somewhat shaky note. J.J. Abrams’ “The Force Awakens” ended up being...
Terminator: Dark Fate: A Thrilling Sequel Held Back by a Familiar Story
When it comes to the “Terminator” franchise, it’s clear that it’s been struggling quite a bit over the last several years to deliver...
Harriet: A Beautifully-Made and Compelling Biopic
There has always been a fascinating story to be told about the legendary Underground Railroad, and the brave men and women who risked...