“Solo Mio” Review
The appeal of Kevin James is that he has the appearance and demeanor of an average dude, believable enough to fit snugly into the roles of garbage men and mall
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“Tony” (2026) Review
It’s almost too fitting that director Matt Johnson helms this biopic of the culinary marvel Anthony Bourdain. Johnson’s previous picture from this year, Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie,
“The Samurai and the Prisoner” Review
There’s an immediacy of intrigue in how The Samurai and the Prisoner mixes its 16th-century historical epic setting with the mystery of murders most foul. It’s a somewhat unexpected fusion
“Romería” Review
While Romería might be another entry in the retro-drama subgenre of seeking closure through a semi-autobiographical journey of magical realism, Carla Simón’s picture still comes from a heartfelt place. What
“Couture” Review
There’s something beating beneath the many layers of fashion in Couture, but it rarely rises above its Paris-set decadence. All the ingredients are there for exploring the cruelty of what
“Power Ballad” Review
Ten years ago, director John Carney brought out the inspiration, heart, and heartbreak of music in Sing Street. His latest film follows those familiar sensations, but for a different time
“Pressure” (2026) Review
One of the most important lines in the historical drama of Pressure is that we must face facts, no matter how frightening they may be. One could add to that
“The Sheep Detectives” Review
There’s little doubt that this charming murder-mystery fused with animals will garner the comparison of “Babe meets [insert whodunit here].” The comparison of The Sheep Detectives to Babe, however, is
“Blue Heron” Review
We all have hazy memories of childhood that we’ll never be able to fully remember, let alone replicate. This is a vulnerability that writer/director Sophy Romvari takes with her semi-biographical
“Atropia” Review
The military-industrial complex is such a mess that trying to frame satire around it is a tall order. This is the conundrum that faces Atropia, posed as a satire of