For horror fans, this is one wedding reception you won’t want to miss. There’s a synopsis in “Ready or Not” that you’re going to think is terrible, and I don’t blame you. […]
Ready or Not
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
A drink to the man who drew the cartoon bunny for Zemeckis Richard Williams, the animation director behind “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” has sadly passed away. He was the one who helped […]
Good Boys
It’s like “Superbad,” “South Park,” and “Big Mouth” all rolled into one good-hearted romp. Throughout movie history, kids have been given starring roles in R-rated movies. The best examples would be Will […]
Where’d You Go Bernadette
We like her for a short while, but Blanchett’s Bernadette is no people person. Richard Linklater’s next entry, “Where’d You Go Bernadatte,” is a curious one. We’re curious about the behavior of […]
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Two different boys journey along the Mississippi River, and they win our hearts. It’s not often we get artisan films that are inspired by classic books like “Huckleberry Finn” and “Lord of […]
Blinded by the Light
Whether or not they’re Born in the U.S.A., this is made for every fan of The Boss. Forgive me if I’m being derivative, but this has been a cultural season for musicians […]
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The tears and honesty are engaging, but the humans are doggone movie characters Out of all the actors to voice dogs this year alone (Bryce Dallas Howard in “A Dog’s Way Home” […]
Hello Dolly
Dolly Will Never Go Away Again, even when she turns 50. Gene Kelly’s 1969 adaptation of the broadway hit “Hello Dolly” is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and it’s time for me dish […]
The Angry Birds Movie 2
A feathery sequel is made only for kids with a lot of sugar energy. For those of you unfamiliar with the “Angry Birds” game, the green pigs stole the birds’ eggs; so […]
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Tarantino’s 9th masterpiece loves 1969, and I love this movie. Quentin Tarantino is, as you all know, a filmmaker with the Stanley Kubrick craftsmanship that makes him so unique. His sense of […]
