Shot from the point of view of computers and smartphones, “Searching” plays like a Hitchcock thriller with its timing, precision, and secrets. Written and directed by short film director Aneesh Chaganty, the […]
Searching
Mile 22
I can’t even tell whether I’m watching a trailer or some guys playing “Call of Duty.” Despite being directed by the talented Peter Berg, “Mile 22” decides to play Michael Bay by […]
The Spy Who Dumped Me
The year’s worst comedy so far has arrived, and that happens to be “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” a spy spoof that shoots blanks. I’ve heard some laughs in the audience, but […]
Mission: Impossible-Fallout
I’ve been complaining to myself all summer that “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is a pathetic retread-one of the worst movies of the year-and yet, because of how popular the “Jurassic Park” saga […]
The Equalizer 2
Certain non-Marvel action movies give us ambitious sequels, whether they’re good, great, mediocre, or bad. Some like “London Has Fallen” or “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” ruin the enjoyment of the first, while […]
Skyscraper
Earlier today after seeing The Who concert near the Shrewsbury River in New Jersey, I was given two choices: to catch Dwayne Johnson’s latest action picture “Skyscraper” at the 8pm show, or […]
The First Purge
As much as the last “Purge” movie (“Election Year”) sucked, we all know how it ends. The annual event, in which all crime, including murder, is legal, has come to an end, […]
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
The original “Sicario” from 2015 was entertaining in its views of the Mexican Cartel, as well as its terrific cast of Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, and Emily Blunt. We then get […]
Superfly
What “Superfly” succeeds is showing us the unholy portrayal of crime in the streets of Atlanta, and the performances that brings it to life. Some of the characters have crucifix tattoos, while […]
Hotel Artemis
“Hotel Artemis” is a crime film that offers some good ideas, but never seems to deliver. This is one of those “Who Cares” type movies, where you love the designs, but you […]
