If this girl is actually an alien, then this is one of the best of the genre. I seem to recall Richard Roeper’s review of “The Killing of a Scared Deer,” in […]
Bugonia
Good Fortune
An angel comedy worth praising for. Aziz Ansari has made a name for himself in the comedy world with his stand-up comedy and roles on shows like “Parks and Recreation” and “Master […]
The Mastermind
A good movie about a bad thief. The centerpiece of “The Mastermind” has a character telling the main thief: “I don’t think you thought things through enough.” According to what Kelly Reichardt’s […]
Roofman
I’m a Toys “R” Us kid with this movie. When we see Channing Tatum robbing a McDonalds and suggesting that the franchise never notice some missing money, it relaxes me because I […]
After the Hunt
Julia Roberts’ first collaboration with Luca Guadagnino is a misfire. Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt” opens with Woody Allen styled credits, especially with the casting in alphabetical order (Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, […]
Tron: Ares
Some retro charms bring out the best of this threequel. The reports of the A.I. actress Tilly Norwood has driven us up the wall. “I think for the movie industry, in terms […]
The Ice Tower
It should send a chill down your spine. When you see “The Ice Tower,” and acknowledge that it’s inspired by “The Snow Queen,” don’t expect Idina Menzel to show up. Expect a […]
The Smashing Machine
It gives The Rock a fighting chance to try something different with his acting career. It would make sense that Dwayne Johnson would reconnect with his wrestling days, back when he was […]
Play Dirty
This crime caper doesn’t play fair. The opening of “Play Dirty” looks and sounds like it wants to enter Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh territory with the thieves talking about how the […]
Dead of Winter
Almost like a cousin to “Fargo.” “You had to pick the middle of nowhere” is the first line spoken by Emma Thompson’s character Barb. She’s driving with a map through Minnesota in […]
