Noah Baumbach’s best film of the decade deals with divorce in a sincere way Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver star as a married couple, who suffer through a coast-to-coast divorce that reminds […]
Marriage Story
Abominable
This Yeti is actually pretty cool, but too much comedy steals the show. I was cynical about “Abominable,” the latest feature from Dreamworks Animation, because of how the trailers often portray it […]
Hustlers
These women, led by Wu and Lopez, play the game just right. I want to make an important distinction before proceeding with my “Hustlers” review. When I make my Worst of the […]
Brittany Runs a Marathon
In this cynical, but compassionate comedy, Jillian Bell gets her steps in. I was able to acknowledge Jillian Bell as a household name after her comedy role in “22 Jump Street,” in […]
Ready or Not
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. […]
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 […]
