Resist
Captive State by Hope Madden Imagine, if you will, that someone bullied their way to a takeover of the government. Imagine that they exploited the poor for labor while gutting…read more →
John Goodman
Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blonde in Me
Atomic Blonde by Hope Madden Charlize Theron is a convincing badass. (You saw Fury Road, right?) She cuts an imposing figure and gives (and takes) a beating with panache. Director…read more →
Return of The King
Kong: Skull Island by George Wolf Time to grab the sunscreen and the softball glove…Kong: Skull Island will have you thinking it’s summer! The King’s latest return is fun and…read more →
Strong
Patriot’s Day by George Wolf If director Peter Berg and star Mark Wahlberg are on a mission to salute America’s unsung heroes, they’re doing a damn fine job. After Lone…read more →
Keeping the Mystery Alive
10 Cloverfield Lane by Christie Robb From the moments the credits jolt onto the screen, 10 Cloverfield Lane keeps you on the edge of your seat. More of a second…read more →
Hold ‘Em, Fold ‘Em and What Not
The Gambler by George Wolf “I tell the truth, that’s all I got.” So says Jim Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) in The Gambler, an intermittently tense thriller that doesn’t feel all…read more →
Art for History’s Sake
by George Wolf There are many stories in war, some better known than others. With The Monuments Men, George Clooney shines a bright Hollywood spotlight on one of…read more →
The Brothers’ Soulful Look Inside
Inside Llewyn Davis by Hope Madden In some circles, a new Coen brothers‘ film is more hotly anticipated than the next Batman. Those are my people. Joel and Ethan Coen…read more →
Revenge of the Monster Nerds
Monsters University by Hope Madden Any mediocre Pixar release feels like a stunning disappointment, which may not be fair. No one bats 1000, and for every Cars 2 the animated…read more →
Fewer Tigers, More Zach
by George Wolf Yes, Virginia, there is a hangover in The Hangover Part III, and it’s a funny one, but the madcap adventure-filled road that leads to it is…read more →