A Cold War in space that needs to heat up. The International Space Station, or I.S.S. for short, is the largest space station collaborated by five agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), […]
I.S.S.
Lift
Kevin Hart’s plane heist movie is in a no-fly zone. 20 years after doing his own “Airplane!” rip-off with “Soul Plane,” Kevin Hart is back with another plane movie, but in the […]
The Beekeeper
I’m not allergic to bees; just this movie. Jason Statham’s Adam Clay is a former operative of a secret organization known as “Beekeepers,” which follows all the rules of ordinary bees. How […]
Self Reliance
Jake Johnson’s directorial debut sells itself short. Jake Johnson is a fresh talent. I enjoyed him in “Drinking Buddies,” “Let’s Be Cops,” “Jurassic World,” “Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse,” and “Ride the Eagle.” […]
Eileen
Once you’re in her world, you can’t get out. Thomasin McKenzie has proven herself to be a fine young actress with such classic films as “Leave No Trace,” “The Power of the […]
Leave the World Behind
This apocalyptic Netflix thriller will keep you at the edge of your seat. If you’re relaxing on the beach, and you see an oil tanker about to make a crash-landing, you would […]
Thanksgiving
Eli Roth’s holiday gore fest has the right kind of stuffing. Last week, I reviewed the Christmas slasher comedy “It’s a Wonderful Knife,” which had its flaws but still had me interested […]
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
An overlong prequel that hits the notes but misses the targets. When you hear Rachel Zegler’s singing voice, you know she has a gift, especially when she became a revelation in “West […]
Saltburn
A wickedly funny and shocking summer to remember. Fresh off her Oscar-winning success with “Promising Young Woman,” Emerald Fennell is back with another dark comedy called “Saltburn.” It’s one that leaves us […]
The Marsh King’s Daughter
A muddy thriller lead by the usually affective Daisy Ridley. “The Marsh King’s Daughter” may be based on Karen Dionne’s book, but it starts off as a rip-off of “Room,” as the […]
