The Kitchen Review: Daniel Kaluuya's Directorial Feature Debut Has Style & Substance
Daniel Kaluuya's directorial debut has a lot of depth and style, but in its attempts to tell two stories it only really succeeds in telling one.
Death And Other Details Review: Hulu's Entertaining Murder Mystery Has A Flair For The Dramatic
Death and Other Details may have taken on more than it should, but for what it is worth, the show is entertaining and enthralling.
Lift Review: Netflix's Scrappy Heist Action Comedy Is An Unexpected Blast
F. Gary Gray's Lift is creative and entertaining, and if given the chance, the heist comedy may be your first pleasant surprise of the year.
Role Play Review: Mr. & Mrs. Smith Meets Ghosted In Prime Video's Endearing, Funny Action Rom-Com
Role Play's action leaves a lot to be desired, but it excels thanks to the character-driven story that explores the humanity of its characters.
The Beekeeper Review: Jason Statham Is In Top Form In David Ayer's Absurdly Entertaining Action Film
The Beekeeper may have a thin story, but Jason Statham is up to the task when it comes to the brutal, engaging & even ridiculous action sequences.
Good Grief Review: Dan Levy’s Directorial Debut Is A Mixed Bag
What results in Good Grief isn't exactly original or revelatory, but it does hold moments of genuine heart, partially because of the excellent cast.
Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget Review - Funny & Energetic, The Netflix Sequel Doesn't Disappoint
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is not as edgy as the original, but the animated sequel is still as effective, offering another dose of entertainment.
Merry Little Batman Review: DC's Latest Animation Is The Holiday Movie We Didn't Know We Needed
Merry Little Batman offers a fresh take on Batman's son, Damian Wayne, and its animation style and story make it a fun watch for the whole family.
The Archies Review: Riverdale Meets India In Refreshing, Fun Netflix Musical That Is Far Too Long
The Archies is overlong and tonally inconsistent at times, but the dance numbers, performances & story offer a unique & interesting take on a classic.
Culprits Season 1 Review: Hulu's Latest Series Has Style, Substance & One Hell Of A Heist
Culprits is an action-packed series with a fantastic cast. While the Hulu show doesn't have the best dialogue, it makes up for it in other areas.
Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie Review - A Nostalgic & Heartfelt Reunion That Will Please Fans
Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie isn’t too different from the show’s best episodes, but it never feels like it was made just to surf on nostalgia.
Silent Night Review: John Woo’s Hollywood Return Is Messy, Guilty Fun
Silent Night winks at us as often as it tries for real drama, and which tone you accept will determine whether you have as much fun with it as I did.
Good Burger 2 Review: A Funny, But Familiar Trip Down Memory Lane
Good Burger 2 has just as much good-natured, family-friendly charm as the original Good Burger, but also leans a bit too heavily into nostalgia.
Leo Review: Adam Sandler’s Latest Animation Is Uneven, But Hard Not To Like
While Leo tells a surprisingly heart-warming story about locating one’s purpose, the film struggles to nail down a single identity of its own.
Napoleon Review: Ridley Scott's Epic Turns Out To Be A Tedious & Grandiose Comedy
Ridley Scott's take on the towering (even if in name only) Napoleon is surprisingly funny, often tedious, & full of battles that don't skimp on gore.
Share? Review: Indie Sci-Fi Thriller Is Missing Meets 10 Cloverfield Lane
Share? is a fun indie that will make you think while still being able to enjoy it without the weight of a mystery box holding it down.
The Marsh King's Daughter Review: Ridley & Mendelsohn Uplift Tense, Slow-Burn Drama
With strong performances, the dawdling pace prevents the narrative from fully being realized, but it manages to maintain interest until the very end.
Divinity Review: Eddie Alcazar Has Made 2023’s Weirdest & Bravest Films
There are a few lingering plot lines in need of more attention, but overall everything put to the screen makes up for any of Divinity's shortcomings.
Foe Review: Ronan & Mescal Are Perfect In Compelling, Visually Moving Drama
Foe offers an intriguing take on marriage. It’s a slow burn & sometimes confusing film with an emotionally gutting twist that is worth it in the end.
Origin Review: Convincing, Engaging & More Conventional Than It Seems
Only during Origin's final act, which makes an aggressive play for a big swell of emotion, did my appreciation start to curdle.