‘Ghostbusters Frozen Empire’ Coasts on Nostalgia But Never Ignites

‘Ghostbusters Frozen Empire’ Coasts on Nostalgia But Never Ignites

By Lynn VenhausA silly and confusing nostalgia-infused stew that suffers from ingredients well past their sell-by dates, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is an erratic mess of... Details
‘Stopmotion’ is Unsettling Horror Movie That’s Not Fully Formed

‘Stopmotion’ is Unsettling Horror Movie That’s Not Fully Formed

By Alex McPherson A disturbing and technically accomplished horror film, director Robert Morgan’s “Stopmotion” packs its imaginative ideas into a frustratingly predictable template. Viewers follow... Details
The Son Rises In Enthralling, Massive Sci-Fi Spectacle ‘Dune: Part Two’

The Son Rises In Enthralling, Massive Sci-Fi Spectacle ‘Dune: Part Two’

By Lynn Venhaus A masterful melding of massive spectacle, heartfelt high-stakes performances, and astonishing visual artistry, “Dune: Part Two” expands the mythic hero’s journey to... Details
Super-Sized Yet Old-Fashioned, ‘Wonka’ Prequel Is A Sweet Treat

Super-Sized Yet Old-Fashioned, ‘Wonka’ Prequel Is A Sweet Treat

Film now available on DVD, Blu-Ray and DigitalBy Lynn Venhaus A charming origin story with a winsome Timothee Chalamet as a joyful chocolatier with grand... Details
Uplifting ‘Ordinary Angels’ Spotlights Community Empathy, Kindness

Uplifting ‘Ordinary Angels’ Spotlights Community Empathy, Kindness

By Lynn Venhaus If you didn’t know it really happened, “Ordinary Angels” is the type of schmaltzy movie aiming straight for the heart that some... Details
‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ is a Nerve-Shredding, Ambiguous Drama

‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ is a Nerve-Shredding, Ambiguous Drama

By Alex McPherson A taut, stressful, and grimly compelling watch with lots on its mind, director Ilker Çatak’s “The Teachers’ Lounge” resonates long after the... Details
Masterful Turn by Kingsley Ben-Adir In Disjointed ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

Masterful Turn by Kingsley Ben-Adir In Disjointed ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

By Lynn Venhaus As good as Kingsley Ben-Adir is portraying the reggae icon in “Bob Marley: One Love,” the movie’s script fails to hit the... Details
Disappointing Spy Adventure ‘Argylle’ Is No ‘Kingsman’

Disappointing Spy Adventure ‘Argylle’ Is No ‘Kingsman’

By Alex McPherson Layered with twist upon twist adding up to not much at all, director Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle” is a plodding spy adventure that... Details
All-Star Ensemble Has Fun in Light-Hearted Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’

All-Star Ensemble Has Fun in Light-Hearted Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’

By Stephe RavenWriter’s block. Hmm. Many of us have experienced this when under a deadline. And our heroine Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) starts off with it. She writes... Details
‘The Zone of Interest’ Focuses on the Evil of Apathy During WWII Holocaust

‘The Zone of Interest’ Focuses on the Evil of Apathy During WWII Holocaust

By Lynn VenhausA film as necessary for this time and throughout the ages, “The Zone of Interest” is a chilling look back at how Germans... Details