Make no mistake, Alexander Payne’s latest film “The Holdovers” is a holiday film, but it probably won’t become a classic worth an annual revisit. But that hardly undoes the simple, splendid...
So the Thanksgiving film season didn’t pan out, and things at the box office still seem broken. Until filmmakers figure out how to create more interesting films, this is a good time to nerd out at home....
Thanksgiving is here, and you know what that means, right? Stuff, buy stuff. And if anyone gets in your way, take ‘em down.
The latest festive slasher “Thanksgiving” goes all in for the season,...
I don’t hate it. That’s hardly a glowing recommendation or proof Marvel Studios has recaptured the magic. But Marvel Studio’s latest flick “The Marvels” has plenty of charm and solid action....
A lot of love went into creating “Quiz Lady,” a comedy that barely earns its rating. The characters and premise are familiar, and the brief flashbacks feel authentic, cut from someone’s actual...
David Fincher’s latest entry should shine, and perhaps it does, at least compared to other assassin films. But “The Killer” is hardly incredible, more like a day in the life of a contract killer....
‘Totally Killer’
Prepare for “Back to the Future” as a slasher. “Totally Killer” is a totally ’80s comedy take on horror. It doesn’t top any “best of” lists, but it’s easy...
Cooking is a science. That’s a background thesis throughout the first two episodes of the latest Apple series “Lessons in Chemistry,” based on the 2022 best-selling novel by Bonnie...
Taking the kids to see a “PAW Patrol” film – a sequel with the lazy subtitle “The Mighty Movie” – is an act of public service. Unlike Pixar or “Spider-Verse” flicks, it offers nothing...
“The Creator” doesn’t trust moviegoers. Blame the writers, director or 20th Century Studios, who knows. From the opening news reel to various characters who exist to explain a plot point and then...
The Halloween season is almost upon us and one modest horror flick starts things off with a fun experiment: silent thrills. The protagonist of “No One Will Save You” never shares a word with another...
The feel-good story of the season has arrived in “A Million Miles Away,” based on the true story of a child of immigrant farm workers who eventually became an astronaut. It’s certainly formulaic,...
The summer blockbusters came and faded quickly, leaving us very little this month. But soon enough, more options will arrive, some worth the ticket, a snub or further inquiry. I know what I like, so here’s...
What becomes a hit series? It’s a fascinating topic, especially on Netflix, the titan streaming platform with a substantial worldwide presence. “Stranger Things,” “Squid Games”...
‘Vacation Friends 2’
“Vacation Friends” served up some enjoyable moments and memorable characters, allowing John Cena a chance to spread his acting wings into comedy. A sequel makes sense....
“Star Wars.” The Empire has fallen. Luke Skywalker is training new Jedi. And the Mandalorians are rebuilding their planet. But a new challenge arises. Anakin Skywalker’s former Padawan Ahsoka...
A good scare can come from the most popular horror flicks like “The Ring” or “The Conjuring” or obscure places like “The Descent” or “The Exorcist III.” The latest critical rave “Talk...
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have always been unique, originating as an independent comics series parodying superheroes before morphing into something new for each generation.
Four mutated turtles...