★★★★☆ I could hear a garble of voices rising from behind Reynolds Hall as I strolled through the Southwest Quad. When I rounded the … [Read more...] about Alec Benjamin Lets the Hilltop Down Slowly
‘Cocaine Bear’ Embraces its Wacky Premise with Gleeful Abandon
★★★☆☆ “Cocaine Bear” delivers exactly what one might expect from a film with that title: a bear, cocaine and aimless buckets of … [Read more...] about ‘Cocaine Bear’ Embraces its Wacky Premise with Gleeful Abandon
‘Knock at the Cabin’ Opens Few Doors
★★★☆☆ Sunlight blankets the dense forest surrounding a log cabin. A girl, perhaps 10 years old, sits quietly on the grass, collecting … [Read more...] about ‘Knock at the Cabin’ Opens Few Doors
‘Jaws’: A Bite of the Past that Changed Cinema’s Future
The IMAX and 3-D re-release of Steven Spielberg’s iconic thriller “Jaws” during the 2022 Labor Day weekend is a reminder of a bygone … [Read more...] about ‘Jaws’: A Bite of the Past that Changed Cinema’s Future
‘Prey’ Gives a Dying Franchise a Dose of Adrenaline
★★★★☆ An invisible extraterrestrial monster and a rich depiction of 18th century North America’s Comanche nation make surprisingly … [Read more...] about ‘Prey’ Gives a Dying Franchise a Dose of Adrenaline
‘The Northman’ Earns its Place in the Valhalla of Revenge Thrillers
★★★★★ Film fans weary of stale action movie cliches, fear not: “The Northman” has arrived to carry out its pledge of vengeance — and … [Read more...] about ‘The Northman’ Earns its Place in the Valhalla of Revenge Thrillers
Peter Dinklage Shines in “Cyrano” Despite Lackluster Cinematography and Disjointed Songs
★★★☆☆ If you have ever wanted to watch a “Game of Thrones” actor recite poetry, engage in violent swordplay, and break into song all in … [Read more...] about Peter Dinklage Shines in “Cyrano” Despite Lackluster Cinematography and Disjointed Songs
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Stays True to Franchise Hallmarks
★★★★☆ The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest offering hit theaters this past December, and critics and audiences alike have given it … [Read more...] about ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Stays True to Franchise Hallmarks
‘Licorice Pizza’ Overcomes Messy Plot with Strong Performances, Immersive Love Story
★★★★☆ Four years after the release of his last cinematic opus, acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson has returned with “Licorice … [Read more...] about ‘Licorice Pizza’ Overcomes Messy Plot with Strong Performances, Immersive Love Story
‘Venom 2’ Revels in Its Absurdity, Plunges Into Stupidity
★★☆☆☆ The slimy, wisecracking, extraterrestrial symbiote that came to theaters in 2018 returned Oct. 1 with similarly mixed … [Read more...] about ‘Venom 2’ Revels in Its Absurdity, Plunges Into Stupidity
