A year in the life of a professional movie critic is a lot like marathon: You start slow, build a consistent pace, then give in to a full-on sprint at the very end. It never fails to amuse me how many pilau duds litter the first part of the year (anyone remember the first new movie of the year, Insidious: The Last Key?). Then, around summer, the movies get really fun. Dumb, … [Read more...] about Best of the Wurst 2018: The top 10 films of the year
First Man
FIRST MAN New Movie Review: A familiar history lesson becomes a masterpiece
There has never been a film about space exploration like First Man. While most possess a passing knowledge about NASA and Neil Armstrong's "one small step for man," the new film from writer and director Damien Chazelle places the emphasis on the struggles of the astronauts, not the spectacle of their occupation or the triumphant aftermath. While this is a dazzling work from … [Read more...] about FIRST MAN New Movie Review: A familiar history lesson becomes a masterpiece
Fall Movie Preview 2018: 10 of the most enticing films coming soon to a theater near you
The fall movie season is traditionally the busiest, and not just for the massive amount of audiences who turn up. Between now and December 31, there are 120 movies scheduled for release. That doesn't even include the dozens more that will be added late to the schedule. There's no need for me to mention Jason Momoa in Aquaman or Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins Returns – you know … [Read more...] about Fall Movie Preview 2018: 10 of the most enticing films coming soon to a theater near you