the dark knight
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Dark Knight

This sequel to ‘Batman Begins’ is mesmerizing and thought-provoking. But it shouldn’t have been named after the good guy. This …

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Substance

The Substance has substance, to be sure. But its excesses push it into a place of substance abuse.

Comedy, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
It’s What’s Inside

Oodles of foul language, drug use and sexual encounters make it clear that nobody really needs to see what’s inside …

Biography/History, Crime, Drama
Woman of the Hour

Woman of the Hour makes the heart long for justice, but its depiction of Rodney Alcala’s brutal murders make it …

Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus turns some of its characters into bloodied pulps—and it just might make some viewers feel about the same.

Drama, Horror, Thriller
Never Let Go

Is love stronger than fear and evil? For a moment, ‘Never Let It Go’ suggests the answer is yes.

The Killer's Game
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
The Killer’s Game

The Killer’s Game comes with a number of unsavory rules by which audiences may not be willing to abide.

Comedy
Between the Temples

Unfortunately, Between the Temples has content issues that would desecrate any religious building—temple or otherwise.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Deadpool & Wolverine

If I wasn’t concerned about the content I consume, I might’ve enjoyed Deadpool & Wolverine more. But the explicit content …

Drama, Horror, Thriller
Speak No Evil

Speak No Evil is a disturbing film that’s torturous on several levels—including just to watch.

Crime, Thriller
Wolfs

Apple TV+’s Wolfs is built on two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, George Clooney and Brad Pitt. But fair warning: This …

Drama, Thriller
City of Dreams

City of Dreams is a clarion call to end modern slavery. But extreme violence against children and profane language earn …

the front room brandy
Drama, Horror, Thriller
The Front Room

You may go into The Front Room expecting horror, but what you’ll find is a rancid waste of film.

Drama, Romance
It Ends with Us

Considering the film’s heavy content (domestic violence and sensuality), it’s not necessarily a film you’d want to watch for entertainment …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Matrix

‘The Matrix’ has become a sci-fi classic, and with good reason. But plugging into this movie, like plugging into the …