‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’ is a rather clean 1991 action film—even if the original …
‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ shines a spotlight on the quasi-Christian Shakers. But content concerns, including heresy, ruin the movie’s …
‘War Machine’ tortures its PTSD-ridden Army vet protagonist by throwing him in an alien survival situation—one with few redeeming qualities.
The Charli XCX mockumentary ‘The Moment’ self-describes itself as decidedly not family friendly, which makes our job a whole lot …
Oscar-nominated ‘Little Amélie’ is beautifully animated and shares messages about loss and growing up. But it’s best navigated with mom …
Oscar nominee ‘The Secret Agent’ isn’t really about spy work. It’s just an odd, bloody, foul and painfully slow film.
‘H is for Hawk’ is at times beautiful and moving, at times hard and cutting. This film is not to …
Director Christophe Gans returns to put the ‘Silent Hill 2 ‘video game up on the big screen. It’s a bloody …
‘Arco’ is a beautifully animated, sweet fantasy story—although the film contains a few moments that might give parents pause.
In ‘Shelter,’ Jason Statham once again plays a stoic loner who protects an innocent person using the deadly skills he …
‘Dead Man’s Wire’ is indeed a well-made movie—as tightly wound as a wire itself. But this movie, too, is tethered …
Amazon’s ‘Mercy’ offers audiences a dystopian tale with moments of intense violence and some crude language, too.
Tarantino’s skills are considerable. But excess might as well be his middle name. ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ is …
‘The Choral’ is a period war drama with a great cast and some serious potential. But it doesn’t lift up …
Skipping ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ even if it means leaving the franchise behind, just might be the best …














