Other Mommy
‘Other Mommy’ attempts to bludgeon audiences with a viscerally spiritual horror experience—but tension and good parenting are absent from far too much of the film.
Matchbox the Movie
Does Apple TV’s ‘Matchbox the Movie’ sound like a fun flick involving Matchbox cars? Well … not so much.
The Social Reckoning
‘The Social Reckoning’ tells some important truths in an engaging manner. But the foul language limits the audience it might have reached.
Love of Your Life
‘Love of Your Life’ examines committed love and devastating grief. But the journey isn’t a light stroll along the beach.
Verity
‘Verity’ is Colleen Hoover’s most explicit adaptation to date—with as many twists and turns as content issues.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has a lot wriggling about in its cinematic web. But is there more than you need?
Fall 2: Deadpoint
‘Fall 2: Deadpoint’ will have you gripping the edge of your seat, though perhaps more from this film’s content concerns than its thrilling cinematography.
Onslaught
Though boasting some fine acting and solid writing, A24’s ‘Onslaught’ is a pedal-to-the-metal horror action flick with a bit of heart and a lot of blood.
Insidious: Out of the Further
The ‘Insidious’ franchise marches on with more dark, intensely creepy moments to share. Which proves that ‘sharing’ isn’t always a good thing.
East of Eden
1955’s ‘East of Eden’ is a story about love and acceptance, though there are some heavy, non-graphic, themes of violence, prostitution and drunkenness.