2010s

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS: Beautifully Bombastic
GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS: Beautifully Bombastic

Godzilla: King of the Monsters, from start to finish, is evidence that Dougherty loves Godzilla, but the action staged on-screen is far from perfect.

WONDERS OF THE SEA Review: A Middling Sea Life Doc
WONDERS OF THE SEA: A Middling Sea Life Doc

Wonders of the Sea following explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau is well-intentioned but never a truly satisfying experience.

CHERNOBYL: “The Happiness of All Mankind” (S1E4):The Aptest Title Of Them All
CHERNOBYL (S1E4) “The Happiness of All Mankind”: The Aptest Title Of Them All

Chernobyl has haunted and disturbed viewers with visual elements and direct faults of man so far, the fourth episode yet is the hardest of them all.

CHERNOBYL: “Open Wide, O Earth”(S1E3): The Human Sacrifice is Emotionally Devastating
CHERNOBYL (S1E3) “Open Wide, O Earth”: The Human Sacrifice Is Emotionally Devastating

The third episode of Chernobyl leaves you helpless with this ghoulish and grisly wave of inevitably, but you can’t for the life of you take your eyes away from it all.

GOOD OMENS: Best. Apocalypse. Ever.
GOOD OMENS: Best. Apocalypse. Ever.

There’s smart comedy, earnest romance, poignant drama, and visuals to dazzle even the most superhero-addled of viewers. Let’s talk about Good Omens.

THE LAST SUMMER: Young Love With No Heat
THE LAST SUMMER: Young Love With No Heat

The Last Summer is a frustratingly empty addition to the coming-of-age sub-genre and might struggle to hold the attention of its intended audience.

ROCKETMAN: A Musical In Perpetual Blastoff
ROCKETMAN: A Musical In Perpetual Blastoff

Rocketman is big screen entertainment done right, an inventive rock-opera that brims with energy and color.

MA: Throws A Trashy Party
MA: Throws A Trashy Party

With abundant humor and a gruesome ending, Ma is a knowingly silly horror film that allows Octavia Spencer to revel in the grime.

THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR Doesn't Shine
THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR: Doesn’t Shine

While The Sun Is Also A Star does its job, it falls prey to the humdrum curse of countless other romance films.

POMS: A Team Worth Cheering For
POMS: A Team Worth Cheering For

Poms might be predictable, but it makes up for it with tons of heart about this team of elderly cheerleaders. Marc Ricov reviews.

ECHO IN THE CANYON: A Fitting Homage To The Epicenter of The '60s Folk Rock Scene
ECHO IN THE CANYON: A Fitting Homage To The Epicenter Of The ’60s Rock Scene

Echo in The Canyon is an ode to a time and place when the music coming out of Laurel Canyon defined the California Sound of The ’60s.

LONG TIME COMING: A 1955 BASEBALL STORY: Optimism Over Racism Out on The Baseball Diamond
LONG TIME COMING: A 1955 BASEBALL STORY: Optimism Over Racism Out On The Baseball Diamond

Long Time Coming is a deep heartfelt documentary displaying a world where MLB baseball was meant to reflect our society, yet proved a curious paradox.

MEETING GORBACHEV: A Portrait of a Man and an Era
MEETING GORBACHEV: A Portrait Of A Man & An Era

Meeting Gorbachev is the latest documentary from legendary German filmmaker Werner Herzog. Read the review for more information on the fascinating man.

HIGH LIFE: Black Holes and the Science Fiction of Depression
Black Holes & The Science Fiction Of Depression In HIGH LIFE

What happens to those without resources to evacuate a dying world? John Stanford Owen examines life and humanity in High Life.

WINE COUNTRY: A Slightly Familiar, But Satisfying Blend
WINE COUNTRY: A Slightly Familiar, But Satisfying Blend

Wine Country does what’s intended: there’s laughter, an abundance of touching moments, and an important contemplation on the bonds of friendships.