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Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
B
It doesn't take a financial genius to recognize "GameStop: Rise of the Players" is a winner. Diamond hands all the way.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
2
B+
Writing with Fire (2021)
"Writing With Fire" is an underdog story with a real fighting spirit and an impossible-to-root-against team at its center.
Posted Jan 27, 2022
3
B
Clean (2022)
"Clean" doesn't aim high, it aims low, but it hits its target square-on, and its murky depictions of gut-churning violence don't wash away easily.
Posted Jan 27, 2022
4
B+
Flee (2021)
A triumph, not only of the filmed variety but a human one, as well.
Posted Jan 27, 2022
5
C
Charli XCX: Alone Together (2022)
Little is revealed about the artist's creative process, the songs themselves or how they came to be.
Posted Jan 27, 2022
6
B+
The Fallout (2021)
7
B
Munich: The Edge of War (2022)
"Munich" doesn't take any unexpected turns, which makes its edge-of-your-seat developments all the more impressive.
Posted Jan 20, 2022
8
B
A Hero (2022)
"A Hero" is a simple story of how quickly things can fall apart, especially for those who are already vulnerable or prone to losing.
Posted Jan 20, 2022
9
A-
Almodóvar handles the material with poise and a nimble hand, and fills his frames with bold splashes of color and lively visual poetry.
Posted Jan 20, 2022
10
B-
Scream (2022)
It stumbles by the end - these movies always do - but by bringing itself full circle, it stands as the best "Scream" since the original.
Posted Jan 12, 2022
11
C+
The 355 (2022)
An action-packed but stiff spy story that gets the big showy set pieces right but doesn't invest enough in its characters.
Posted Jan 6, 2022
12
C-
See For Me (2022)
Sadly, there's nothing to see here.
Posted Jan 6, 2022
13
B+
Drive My Car (2021)
14
C
A Journal for Jordan (2021)
"A Journal for Jordan" is sentimental and well-intentioned, but it just can't quite pull things together in the end.
Posted Dec 23, 2021
15
B+
Red Rocket (2021)
Rex is simply magnetic as Mikey, a character he brings to life through hisrat-a-tat patter, his jittery mannerisms and theself-serving interactions he has with others.
Posted Dec 23, 2021
16
B+
The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" is a startling staging of a classic with a life and energy all its own.
Posted Dec 23, 2021
17
B-
American Underdog (2021)
The just-good-enough tale of a nice guy who worked hard and believed in himself and eventually got his chance to shine.
Posted Dec 23, 2021
18
B
Licorice Pizza (2021)
Anderson captures the frenzied feelings of teenage affection. It's a fleeting thing in the long run, but that doesn't make it any less real.
Posted Dec 23, 2021
19
D+
The King's Man (2021)
Don't let its handsome tailoring fool you; it's a mess.
Posted Dec 21, 2021
20
D
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
There's more just than a glitch in the Matrix. The entire server is down.
Posted Dec 21, 2021
21
C-
The Tender Bar (2021)
"The Tender Bar" coasts along but never gets deeper than small talk with a barkeep. Check, please.
Posted Dec 21, 2021
22
C
Sing 2 (2021)
The songs might get stuck in your head, but "Sing 2" won't.
Posted Dec 20, 2021
23
B+
Swan Song (2021)
Ali gives a quiet, purposeful and layered performance at the center of the film.
Posted Dec 16, 2021
24
B
Mother/Android (2021)
Ultimately "Mother/ Android" tells a stark, dark story of sacrifice, survivaland our overreliance on tech.
Posted Dec 16, 2021
25
C+
Nightmare Alley (2021)
"Nightmare Alley" is a grand visual feast but asa modern thriller, it can't quite pull off its trick.Time to pack up the carnival and head to another town.
Posted Dec 16, 2021
26
B+
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
27
C
The Unforgivable (2021)
"The Unforgivable" is forgettable.
Posted Dec 9, 2021
28
C+
West Side Story (2021)
Spielberg - who rivals his student J.J. Abrams in his use of lens flares here -retells "West Side Story"but doesn't update it. It's the same old song and dance.
Posted Dec 9, 2021
29
B+
Don't Look Up (2021)
30
B
National Champions (2021)
"National Champions" is far from perfect, but it gives voice to a growing movement. It might make you think about Saturday afternoons a little differently.
Posted Dec 9, 2021
31
B+
Hive (2021)
Gashi's sturdy, no-nonsense portrayal of a sturdy, no-nonsense woman doesn't traffic in cheap inspiration and neither does Basholli's film.
Posted Dec 9, 2021
32
C+
Benedetta (2021)
At the ripe age of 83, Dutch boundary pusher Paul Verhoeven is still pushing boundaries, even if at this point they're only of good taste.
Posted Dec 2, 2021
33
A
C'mon C'mon (2021)
"C'mon C'mon" doesn't need to make a lot of noise to be heard. Sometimes, there's more value in listening.
Posted Dec 2, 2021
34
D
Wolf (2021)
True to its name, "Wolf" is a howler.
Posted Dec 1, 2021
35
B
The Power of the Dog (2021)
"Dog" is not without its faults, but its power is hard to deny.
Posted Dec 1, 2021
36
B+
Encanto (2021)
"Encanto" is a tale of discovery that is familiar but welcome within the Disney family. You don't have to look far to find its superpowers.
Posted Nov 24, 2021
37
B+
House of Gucci (2021)
38
A
tick, tick...Boom! (2021)
"Tick, Tick... Boom!" is a knockout, a movie musical that grabs hold of the viewer at the beginning and never lets go.
Posted Nov 18, 2021
39
D
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
It's nostalgic, it's easy, but it's empty, and it doesn't bring anythingfresh to the table.
Posted Nov 18, 2021
40
A
King Richard (2021)
It makes for a powerful journey, a thrilling success story and a stirring tribute to the strength of family. "Richard" is king.
Posted Nov 18, 2021
41
B
The smooth Yusaku drives the action, but the film's soul is Satoko, a woman in love who just wants to do the right thing.
Posted Nov 11, 2021
42
B-
Home Sweet Home Alone (2021)
"Home Sweet Home Alone" holds its own, a new spin on an old tale that keeps the spirit of the original alive.
Posted Nov 11, 2021
43
A-
Belfast (2021)
"Belfast" is made with love and love is at the center of Branagh's story- love for family, love for community, love for country.
Posted Nov 11, 2021
44
C+
Passing (2021)
As a film, "Passing" feels somewhat undercooked, and builds to a sudden andunsatisfying conclusion. It's a movie that feels like it's straddling between too many worlds.
Posted Nov 10, 2021
45
C
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)
46
B
The Beta Test (2021)
Cummings is a voice all his own, and in "The Beta Test" he makes sure that voice is heard.
Posted Nov 4, 2021
47
D+
Finch (2021)
Hanks has no problem being the only human on screen - he did it before, to better effect,in "Cast Away" - but the script is slight and the execution is clumsy.
Posted Nov 4, 2021
48
C-
Red Notice (2021)
49
A-
Spencer (2021)
50
C
Eternals (2021)
"Eternals" istoo much of a not good enough thing.
Posted Nov 3, 2021