★★★★★ There are not many Valentine’s Day movies that begin with a breakup, but that is only one of the ways “The Last Five Years” distinguishes itself from the goopy, forced love stories...

Rare is the chance to truly examine what life is like for a professional artist, especially a professional musician. Following my review of her recent album, “Dollars for Thieves,” Erica Glyn took...

If death and taxes are the fabled two certainties of life, then attacks on the aristocracy and outrage over awards shows are the two certainties of cinema. With the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...

★★☆☆☆ Make no mistake: “The Duff” is a movie for tween girls. It’s simple and, though funny at times, ultimately underwhelming. That being said, it does have some fun with the feel-good...

★★★★☆ How do you imagine the world in 2025? Will computer chips replace our feeble human minds? Might our social media profiles become our only profiles? Could digital terrorism reach new...

★★★★★ A historic setting, great service and impeccable food will always add up to a truly memorable dining experience — but that combination is not easy to find. Luckily, this trifecta...

★★★☆☆ Although “Kingsman” has an all-star cast, it lacks originality and is only able to bring about a laugh with some of its shock value. With Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson, this...

★★★☆☆ Where did all the girl groups go? With solo powerhouses like Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift snapping up the biggest Top 40 hits, there is not much room for a five-piece like...

★★★☆☆  The last time Asian-Americans were the focus of a sitcom, Nelson Mandela’s election ended the South African apartheid and “Pulp Fiction” had just been released. While ABC’s...

★★★☆☆ In his new album “Tetsuo & Youth,” Lupe Fiasco dives back into the rap game with a fervor that produces his best work in a long time. While there are moments where the energy...