Monthly Archives: April 2023

They blow the “meet cute.” But that’s never the actors’ fault, and since the leads are Ana de Armas and Chris Evans and they ARE cute, and we all know they’ve already met with their “Knives Out,” that’s no biggie. … Continue reading →

Some movies you want to hug, just to reward how a film makes you feel and what magic it is when a setting, a character, a star and a story sing together in near perfect harmony. “Cherry” is an indie … Continue reading →

Jason Momoa could be playing the best villain this franchise has ever managed. And they’ve had Theron and The Rock and Statham. And Joaquim de Almeida. May 19 we finally find out.

It takes a while to get into the screwy rhythms of “Operation: Nation,” a dark and somewhat farcical Polish spoof of the idea of Polish Nazis. I mean, come on. Historical anti-Semitism notwithstanding, how much do you have to excuse, … Continue reading →

A horror icon is interviewed, and others sing his praises. June 6, streaming.

“Queens on the Run” is a dainty little Mexican marzipan comedy — sort of sweet in the most predictable ways, lighter-than-lightweight and rarely funny. It’s a “wives bonding” road picture, a little heavy on the “Thelma & Louise,” pero medio … Continue reading →

The ladies swoon and the clothes, manners and accomplishments make the man as Kelvin Harrison Jr. goes full matinee idol as “Chevalier” de Saint-Georges in a lovely film that is both immaculate period piece and colorfully imagined biography of a … Continue reading →

“Herstory” is a gripping and revealing account of a handful of Koreans’ attempt to take Japan to court to secure damages and get an apology for the war crimes they experienced under Japanese occupation before and during World War II. … Continue reading →

Your childhood fears writ large. June 2 in a Cineplex near you.

This action pic starring Mr. “Crazy Rich Asian” “Gentleman,” drops digitally for streaming May 16.