2019

EARTHQUAKE BIRD: Psychological Thriller Starts Off Strong But Veers Off Balance

Earthquake Bird is likely to be but a blip in the filmography of both its stars and director.

KLAUS: A Traditionally Animated Christmas Wonder
KLAUS: A Traditionally Animated Christmas Wonder

Klaus captures the old fashioned wonder of Christmas within the old fashioned splendor of traditional animation.

MIDWAY: A Battle That Deserves A Better Film
MIDWAY: A Battle That Deserves A Better Film

Between bad dialogue, acting that feels as undeveloped as the characters, and an unfocused story, it’s no wonder Midway feels like a drag.

DANIEL ISN’T REAL: Third Acts Are Hard
DANIEL ISN’T REAL: Third Acts Are Hard

While the tone, look and disturbing special effects will enthrall audiences in the beginning, Daniel Isn’t Real misses the mark in its third act.

AMERICAN SON: A Film That's All About The Thespians
AMERICAN SON: A Film That’s All About The Thespians

A transformative adaptation, American Son may not be a groundbreaking piece of filmmaking, but that’s not what it was meant to be either.

LAST CHRISTMAS: A Merry Little Misfire
LAST CHRISTMAS: A Merry Little Misfire

With the talent both behind the camera and in front of it, one would expect more thank a glorified Hallmark film from Last Christmas.

CHARLIE'S ANGELS: A Franchise Fights Itself
CHARLIE’S ANGELS: A Franchise Fights Itself

Charlie’s Angels is an uneven movie, but the joy of watching Stewart, Scott, and Balinska relish the lighthearted fun overpowers any shortcomings.

TELL ME WHO I AM: A Harrowing & Painful Exercise On Childhood Trauma
TELL ME WHO I AM: A Harrowing & Painful Exercise On Childhood Trauma

Ed Perkins’ documentary Tell Me Who I Am is an experience that’s both remarkable and powerful.

FROZEN 2: Perfectly Fine With Amazing Animation
FROZEN 2: Perfectly Fine With Amazing Animation

Frozen 2 is a perfectly fine sequel. It features gorgeous animation, but the story lacks the magic of the first one. Maria Lattila reviews.

THE GIFT: THE JOURNEY OF JOHNNY CASH: A Meaningful Portrait of Sin & Salvation
THE GIFT: THE JOURNEY OF JOHNNY CASH: A Meaningful Portrait Of Sin & Salvation

“The Gift” of Johnny Cash is how he brings us into his struggles, into his journey, and lets us be a part of it with him.

WATCHMEN (S1E4) “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own”: Raises The Stakes
WATCHMEN (S1E4) “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own”: Raises The Stakes

Watchmen has hit a little under the halfway point, the pins are being set up and knocked down at the bat of an eye, and it just keeps getting more and more clever every week.

WATCHMEN (S1 E3) “She Was Killed By Space Junk”: Laughs To The Finish Line
WATCHMEN (S1E3) “She Was Killed By Space Junk”: Laughs To The Finish Line

Like the novel that came before it, Watchmen elaborates on its characters’ futures vs their pasts in ways only the author can imagine.

THE MANDALORIAN (S1E1) “Chapter One” Recap
THE MANDALORIAN (S1E1) “Chapter One” Recap

Entering Disney+ as its flagship series, The Mandalorian takes place in between Return Of The…

QUEEN OF HEARTS: The Abuser Behind The Mask
QUEEN OF HEARTS: The Abuser Behind The Mask

An unvarnished character study of an unexpected abuser and the havoc her actions cause, Queen of Hearts is one of the most emotionally draining films this year.

A GERMAN YOUTH: Revisiting The Past For The Sake Of The Future
A GERMAN YOUTH: Revisiting The Past For The Sake Of The Future

In our current political climate, A German Youth teaches a history lesson worth repeating.