‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Review

★★★ ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ comes close to being worthy of praise. Still, its unsympathetic protagonist and sketchy message ultimately undermine a film carried by two outstanding performances by Glenn Close and Amy Adams. ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ an adaptation of the book of the same name, tells the story of J.D. Vance’s upbringing, from his troubled childhood to …

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‘Hubie Halloween’ Review

★½ Despite its best intentions, Hubie Halloween is another unfunny, lazy, and dull Adam Sandler-produced "comedy." Hubie, a quirky community volunteer who is victim to bullying in his hometown of Salem, is drawn into an investigation in Halloween about a murderer on the loose. Adam Sandler is an interesting individual. He certainly is very talented …

‘Tenet’ Review

★★★★½ Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' is an incredible action thriller full of dazzling set pieces, incredible performances, and a mind-blowing story to go along with it. The Protagonist (John David Washington) embarks on a dangerous mission to prevent a worldwide catastrophe. After achieving legendary status in Hollywood with his trademark cerebral blockbusters like The Dark Knight, …

‘Mulan’ Review

★★½ Pretty visuals can't save this dull remake from a weak script, awkward performances, and a noticeable lack of energy. A young woman, Mulan, takes the place of her father in the Imperial Army of China by disguising herself as a man. It's fair to say I've had a complicated relationship with the Disney live-action …

‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ Review

★★★★½ ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’s amazing direction and screenplay, paired with stellar acting is the recipe for a near-perfect film — despite some minor flaws that prevent it from being his best. Actor Rick Dalton and stuntman Cliff Booth struggle to remain relevant in the changing Hollywood landscape of 1969. Quentin Tarantino directs …

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Review: Rami Malek Leads A Flawed Yet Heartfelt Biopic

★★★½ Led by a star-making performance by Rami Malek, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ overcomes its shaky second act and awkward writing with a killer soundtrack and an amazing conclusion. The film follows Queen’s lead vocalist Freddie Mercury from early life to death in this celebration of his life and music. After almost two decades of being in …

‘A Star is Born’ Review: An Incredibly Powerful Update to the Classic

★★★★½ Impeccably directed and superbly acted, this third remake of ‘A Star is Born’ shines as the best yet. After Jackson Maine, a famous country singer, encounters a bar singer named Ally and quickly falls in love, a tale of love throughout the years is followed, filled with themes of fame, jealousness, and power. If …

‘The Nun’ Review: A Disappointingly Mediocre Outing in the ‘Conjuring’ Franchise

★★ ‘The Nun’ mostly disappoints with a weak script and minimal scares that make this a lackluster entry in ‘The Conjuring’ franchise. The film follows Irene, played by Taissa Farmiga, a young novitiate, who is teamed up with a priest with a haunting past (Demian Bichir) to investigate a mysterious suicide in a Romanian abbey. …

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Review: The Best Sequel to the Original Yet

★★★½ The sequel to the 2015 smash hit is the best installment of the franchise since the 1993 original. Picking up after the events of Jurassic World, the park is now abandoned, and the volcano on Isla Nublar is threateningly active. It’s now up to Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) and Owen (Chris Pratt) to save …

‘Lady Bird’ Review: A Hilarious yet Moving Comedy-Drama

★★★★½ Growing up is the central theme in Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut, Lady Bird, a small in scope but big in heart comedy-drama that hits all the right notes.  The film deals with high school senior Christine “Lady Bird” McPhearson, played by Saoirse Ronan, and her many relationships with friends, romantic interests, and most prominently, …