Category Archives: Reviews, previews, profiles and movie news

Tony quaint and upscale Windermere, in Orange Co. where Orlando is, made the news as the planned retirement retreat for the apparently overpaid cop who murdered George Floyd, set America on edge with protests and finally got people made enough … Continue reading →

“I Want You Back” is a rom-com that sort of drifts along, not quite petering out, not exactly sparking to life, until that magical moment when Pete Davidson shows up. No, nobody said that. Ever. But with the Lorne as … Continue reading →

No Drew Barrymore this time. But Ryan Kiera Armstrong appears to have what it takes to be very young and scary. Zac Efron, Gloria Ruben and “Was that Kurtwood Smith?” co-star in this one, in theaters and on Peacock May … Continue reading →

Perhaps you’ve heard of the Himalayan nation of Bhutan’s pursuit of “Gross National Happiness.” It’s this gloriously progressive ideal aimed at prioritizing well-being and a satisfying, even joy-filled life over international capitalism’s national scorecard — gross domestic product. But who … Continue reading →

At this reductivist stage of his career, does Liam Neeson even need to “take a meeting,” look at a script or sign on the dotted line? It’s not like he’s just remade “Taken” in every movie since 2008, but every … Continue reading →

Let’s not think too much about the resolution to Stacey Gregg’s haunting “Here Before.” It’s too pat to feel satisfying after all that we’ve invested in that’s come before it. But what we’ve seen and settled into up to that … Continue reading →

One of the undisputed masters of special effects during the celluloid film era has passed away. From “2001” to “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” with “Blade Runner” and so many other titles added for impact, if it looked other worldly … Continue reading →

“Donkeyhead” might be the best indie dramedy on Netflix right now. Intimate and funny, touching and set in a place and a subculture mainstream cinema never ventures — the Sikh community of Regina, Saskatchewan — it’s great example of “write … Continue reading →

An animated action comedy coming to screens, large and small, this June. Chris Evans and somebody voicing a robotic cat are featured. And Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi, James Brolin…

First Oscar thoughts, well HEY, they nominated Ciaran Hinds for “Belfast.” And Judi Dench! Pair up two scene stealers, let’s see if it pays off. And there’s Kirsten and Kristin and Jessica Chastain, LOADED Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress … Continue reading →