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THE CHILD REMAINS: Wasted Potential
THE CHILD REMAINS: Wasted Potential

With such an interesting true story to draw from, it’s a real shame that The Child Remains is so underwhelming.

LATE NIGHT: Tells All & Does it Well

Late Night is a funny and witty film, that boasts a stellar cast, brilliant performances and and even better writing.

PRACTICAL MAGIC: There's Still A Little Witch In All Of Us
PRACTICAL MAGIC: There’s Still A Little Witch In All Of Us

With the revival of witchcraft in pop culture, now seems like the right time to look back on Practical Magic starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE: A Middling Rom-Com Still Manages to Be Refreshing
ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE: A Middling Rom-Com Still Manages To Be Refreshing

Despite the mediocrity in storytelling, with the rapport of the leads, it’s hard not to cheer for Always Be My Maybe.

THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO: A Gorgeous, Heartfelt Portrait Of A Changed City
THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO: A Gorgeous, Heartfelt Portrait Of A Changed City

The Last Black Man In San Francisco is a deeply moving film, and probably the best film with San Francisco as its backdrop.

ALADDIN: Why Is Will Smith Here?
ALADDIN: Why Is Will Smith Here?

While Aladdin is a fairly harmless film, it adds very little to the original and seems like just another cash grab from Disney.

Why Is Godzilla King Of The Monsters?
Why Is Godzilla King Of The Monsters?

We look back at the history of Godzilla, starting in the 1954 Japanese film, and why the character has had a lasting impact all these years later.

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.

THE SPANISH PRINCESS: "The Battle for Harry" (S1E4): All Hail Margaret Regina
THE SPANISH PRINCESS: “The Battle for Harry” (S1E4): All Hail Margaret Regina

The hands of power have shifted and four pomegranate seeds have been gathered – we are halfway through The Spanish Princess!

REDS: The Forgotten Anti-Capitalist Epic of the 1980s
REDS: The Forgotten Anti-Capitalist Epic Of The 1980s

Warren Beatty’s Reds may be the final prestige picture that ideologically represents New Hollywood. Read our retrospective review of the 1981 epic.

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.

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.