The Franchise doesn’t know when to quit
MAX’s satirical look at the business of superhero films can’t stop telling the same jokes.
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Can You Ever Forgive Me? Review: Melissa McCarthy Compels in Awards-Hungry Journalism Drama
While it’s patently hungry for awards, Melissa McCarthy’s biopic of infamous letter forger Lee Israel is compelling and darkly accessible, with some great supporting turns from Richard E Grant and Jane Curtin. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood Oscar baiting: we know it when we see it, and Can You Ever Forgive Me? is … Can You Ever Forgive Me? Review: Melissa McCarthy Compels in Awards-Hungry Journalism Drama
Death of a Unicorn leaves magical potential on the table
A24’s new horror comedy is a film at war with itself, undercutting its ability to be a gonzo dark comedy and a look at a fracture father-daughter bond.
Your favorite rootless man mountain returns in Reacher Season 3
Shedding much of Season 2’s sadism, the Prime series—and its hero—delivers a world of moral clarity where “true” justice can be found.
Unfrosted is less fun than eating a burnt Pop-Tart
A few dollops of pure absurdity aren’t enough filling to overpower Jerry Seinfeld’s mean-hearted, sour comedy pastry’s chalky taste.
Netflix’s Ripley soaks its shades of grey in delicious black and white
Steven Zaillian crafts a methodical, darkly funny adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel, with Andrew Scott at his chilly best.
What’s New on DVD/Blu-ray in September
Past Lives, The Giant Gila Monster, Poker Face and More!
Secret Invasion whispers well but moves too slow
Like Nick Fury himself, the MCU’s newest series limps out of the gate in “Resurrection.”
Flamin’ Hot never catches fire
Eva Longoria’s directorial debut is solidly made but glosses over the interesting and thorny parts of its story in favor of a glossy ad for Cheetos.
Master Gardener plants an interesting seed that doesn’t quite flourish
Paul Schrader’s latest “God’s lonely man” tale wants to say something about race & redemption, but misses the mark.
Split saw Shyamalan give James McAvoy the roles of a lifetime
McAvoy approaches the superpowered Kevin Wendell Crumb and his alters with care and empathy, overcoming sketchy psychology.
Star Trek: Lower Decks’ biggest twist is a personal one, even in an episode full of big turns
Mariner reckons with her place in Starfleet and her family as a special mission and visit from a reporter keep the Cerritos on its toes.
Ranking the Criterion Channel’s 80s Horror collection
Offering classics to slashers to B-horror to genuine obscurities, the best streaming channel you’re not watching has something for everyone this Halloween season.
Netflix presents the complete idiot’s guide to Persuasion
Dumbed down doesn’t even begin to describe this disastrous treatment of arguably one of Jane Austen’s best novels.
KinoKultur: Out of Sight, The UFO Incident, Savage Sisters, Stunt Rock
From Soderbergh’s steamy thriller to Australian stunt mockumentaries, Kino Lorber’s recent offerings help you beat the heat.
The Valet is a breezy rom-com with a few dings and scrapes on delivery
While it’s a neat showcase for Eugenio Derbez, Hulu’s latest is more amiable than truly amusing.
The Portrait of a Lady sees Jane Campion paint agency, control, and desire
Campion followed The Piano with a Henry James adaptation dedicated to the magnificently fraught question of desire or duty.
The Top 25 TV Shows of 2021
This year’s best in TV took us from the furthest reaches of space to murder mysteries in small Philly towns.
Clerk. is a slight but charming look back at Kevin Smith’s career
This look at Smith’s filmmaking trajectory doesn’t delve deep, but it certainly isn’t a Cop Out either.
Robin Robin takes flight as heart Yuletide family entertainment
The artists at Aardman deliver another winner with this tale about a clumsy robin.