Monthly Archives: February 2023

Superhero movies have gone all in on “universe building” of late, that “Avatar” model that pushes the notion “If we show them strange, ‘new’ and wondrous places, they will come.” So the latest “Ant-Man” is basically “‘Avatar’ with Ants…and some … Continue reading →

At some point, as a romantic comedy is failing right before your eyes, you settle for “at least it’s not offensive.” “At Midnight” is the mildest R-rated rom-com on record, a tame and tepid affair pairing up a couple of … Continue reading →

This Miramax/STX production changed hands and will be released by Lionsgate on March 3.My Jason Statham and Aubrey Plaza and Hugh and Guy friends and fans, it could be fun. Should be fun. But as it’s been in the can … Continue reading →

Shy, reclusive and homesick when she wasn’t at home with her father and siblings in Haworth, Yorkshire, not much was known about “Wuthering Heights” author Emily Bronte in her brief thirty years of life. And not much more is known … Continue reading →

“Ah don’t have to remind you that her daddy thinks he is the ‘Jesus J. Edgar Christ’ of the Appalachian Mountains,” the mountaineer crime patriarch drawls in warning to his only son, who has taken up with a local prosecutor’s … Continue reading →

This “Winter’s Bone” tale is set in rural Jackson County, N.C., with power plays, politics, meth and bad blood tying up generations of folks given to “outlawing.” Opens Friday, streaming Feb. 24.

If ever a rom-com didn’t merit, warrant or need a sequel, it was the thin gruel that was “Squared Love,” a Polish comedy about a vapid influencer and reluctant viral sensation/schoolteacher finding love. But here we are, back to square … Continue reading →

Here’s the TV spot from the Fox football game Sunday. “Grumpy Old Indy,” villains sidekicks and stunt doubles. Looks fun, even if it strains credulity.

Plainly too good to just abandon, whatever Armie Hammer impersonation Ezra Miller managed. Off camera. Ben and Keaton and Supergirl…multiverses? Multiple timelines? June 16.

Scores a few laughs, reaches for touching. Second Marvel movie in a row with a Black villain? Interesting.