Movie Reviews
It Chapter Two Review: An Arduous Runtime Torpedoes the Terror
Julian RomanClocking in at a brain numbing two hours and fifty-minutes, It Chapter Two loses focus.
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Review: An Expansive Look at the Jazz Legend
Julian RomanAmerican Experience filmmaker Stanley Nelson's retrospective of the music and pop culture icon, Miles Davis.
Itsy Bitsy Review: Killer Spider Movie Will Make Your Skin Crawl
Jeremy DickThe killer spider movie Itsy Bitsy is well-acted, entertaining, and not as cheesy as you might expect.
Don't Let Go Review: Strong Performances Uplift Time Travel Thriller
Julian RomanStrong performances from David Oyelowo and Storm Reid can't save the time-traveling murder mystery Don't Let Go.
Official Secrets Review: Keira Knightley Is Fantastic as Iraq War Whistleblower
Julian RomanOfficial Secrets is the true story of Katherine Gun, a British intelligence analyst who tried to stop the Iraq War.
Angel Has Fallen Review #2: Non-Stop Explosive Action Overshadows Any Shortcomings
Julian RomanThe third installment in the Fallen franchise overcomes a weak plot with explosive action scenes.
Angel Has Fallen Review: A Late Summer Action Surprise
Ryan ScottGerard Butler returns as Mike Banning in the surprising Angel Has Fallen, which breaks the series mold.
Ready or Not Review: The Hunt Is on in This Devilishly Funny Black Comedy
Julian RomanWealthy in-laws hunt a young bride in Fox Searchlight's macabre black comedy Ready or Not, starring Samara Weaving.
ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas Review: A Rocking Doc for the Legendary Trio
Julian RomanZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas tells their story through interviews, archival footage, and animated recreations.
Good Boys Review: A Hilarious & Raunchy Tween Adventure
Julian RomanThree sixth-graders on a quest to kiss girls experience major complications in Good Boys.
Blinded by The Light Review: The Feel-Good Movie of The Summer
Julian RomanA British teen (Viveik Kalra) of Pakistani descent is uplifted by the working-class anthems of Bruce Springsteen in Blinded by the Light.
The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review: A Fun Sequel That Surpasses the First
Julian RomanThe Angry Birds Movie 2 is incredibly dumb at times, but you'll laugh consistently throughout.
Hobbs & Shaw 4DX Review: Summer's Last Big Hurrah
B. Alan OrangeThe Rock and Jason Statham bring the noise in an over-the-top, non-stop action extravaganza that will literally leave you breathless, don't miss Hobbs and Shaw in 4DX.
The Kitchen Review: Female Gangster Flick Fizzles
Julian RomanA vacuous plot and predictable execution wastes the talents of a top tier cast in The Kitchen, including Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss.
Dora and the Lost City of Gold Review: A Faithful Adaptation of the Beloved Explorer
Julian RomanIsabela Moner captures Dora's cheerful optimism and adventurous spirit in Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Deep Space Nine Review: An Amazing Documentary
Julian RomanIra Steven Behr, the DS9 showrunner, delivers a brilliant retrospective, and fantasy look at a thrilling new season in What We Left Behind.
The Operative Review: Israeli Espionage Thriller Underwhelms
Julian RomanDiane Kruger infiltrates Iran's nuclear weapons program in a stark, but oddly uncompelling spy flick.
The VelociPastor Review: A Parody That Forgets What It's Supposed to Be
Trevor Norkeytrying to be ridiculous and over-the-top, The Velocipastor ultimately forgets the most important element that made Sharknado such a huge hit.
Peanut Butter Falcon Review: Shia LaBeouf & Dakota Johnson Deliver Uplifting Greatness
Julian RomanAn outlaw and social worker take a Down syndrome runaway on a heartwarming adventure in The Peanut Butter Falcon.
