The father-son relationship here would have been more affective, if there was a canvas. Now keep in mind that “Made in Italy,” the directorial debut of actor James D’Arcy, is streaming on […]
Made in Italy
The One and Only Ivan
This ape wins you over, and Sam Rockwell is winning in this voice role. This year, alone, I’ve received two crappy live-action family adventures with CGI animals. There was “Dolittle” with Robert […]
Spree
If Mickey & Mallory were streamers, then WTF! “Spree” is the probably the first movie I’ve seen to be told from the point-of-view of phones and cameras since “Searching.” When these kinds […]
An American Pickle
Seth Rogen’s double role is fresh, but he finds himself in a pickle. Seth Rogen delivers two of his best performances in “An American Pickle” as both a Jewish immigrant from 1919 […]
I Used to Go Here
Gillian Jacobs passes the test of humor and heart Gillian Jacobs is known as Britta Perry on the “Community” series, and for appearing in movies like “Life of the Party,” “Seeking a […]
Animal Crackers
A few broken pieces don’t taint these fresh cookies. A lesson I’ve acknowledged as a young film critic is that when movies keep getting pushed back, they can be disastrous. But once […]
Clueless
Happy Birthday to the Emma Woodhouse from the Mid-90s! 25 years ago, Amy Heckerling directed a 90s version of Jane Austen’s “Emma.” And that movie would happen to be the teen comedy […]
Palm Springs
In their own “Groundhog Day,” Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti live, die, and repeat. Time loops have been comical in “Groundhog Day and “Happy Death Day,” and now, Hulu has entered “Palm […]
Close Enough
J.G. Quintel’s new animated series matures quickly and ambitiously. Animator J.G. Quintel was known for his hit Cartoon Network show “Regular Show,” which provided a 80s-90s nostalgia, delivered adult humor, and energetic […]
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams hit almost all the high notes. Will Ferrell has had a complicated film career, lately. In fact, he’s in free fall. “Get Hard,” “Daddy’s Home,” “Zoolander 2,” […]
