Every bit as emotional as the original The original Disney/Pixar film “Inside Out” was the first animated movie I named the best film of any year, which was 2015. It was the […]
Inside Out 2
Am I OK?
A smart and sexy story about two friends heading in different directions. “Am I OK” is another entertaining movie about discovering one’s self and how a certain friendship can take a detour. […]
I Used to Be Funny
Even comedians have feelings, too. While that zombie killer is slaughtering people in the Ontario wilderness in “In a Violent Nature,” Rachel Sennott (“Bottoms,” “Bodies Bodies Bodies”) is making people laugh while […]
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
These Bad Boys need a reminder on why they were good the last time. Will Smith is back as Mike Lowery and Martin Lawrence is retuning as Marcus Burnett, and they’re the […]
Ezra
An autistic movie I can relate to. As an autistic film critic, I was able to read between the lines of “Being There,” which had Peter Sellars playing a gardener whose has […]
Hit Man
Glen Powell is brilliant as a teacher posing as an assassin. Director Richard Linklater reunites with his “Everybody Wants Some” star Glen Powell in “Hit Man.” Not to be confused with “Hitman.” […]
The Garfield Movie
Big fat hairy deal. I guess Garfield is so fat that his collar and tag has been hidden under his fur this whole time. I guess this is a cartoon, so we’re […]
Babes
A healthy and very funny pregnancy comedy. I told Ilana Glazer that “Babes” features her funniest and most affectionate performance to date, and not only was she moved, but the audience applauded. […]
IF
John Krasinski’s imaginary friend movie needs to keep wearing the thinking cap. “IF” is an acronym for “Imaginary Friend.” You know the characters that children create that are invisible to the parents […]
Final Wager
A Christmas movie in May that gambles too safe. A fan of my reviews is sharing my work on her magazine, and is covering a small indie film that co-stars Michael Madsen […]
