Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
It’s been 40 years since Spinal Tap first satirically blazed its ‘mockumentary’ rock ‘n’ roll trail. Somehow, the journey isn’t over.
Caught Stealing
A barrage of content concerns—including graphic violence, language and sexuality—makes ‘Caught Stealing’ a strikeout with discerning viewers.
The Toxic Avenger (Unrated)
Winston Gooze is down on his luck. Not only is he relegated to overnight mop-up duty at the scummy and chemically toxic headquarters of the BTH Corporation, but his home life is a real slog, too. He’s got past-due notices piling high on his kitchen table. And his stepson, Wade, kinda hates him. Now, Winston […]
Eden
‘Eden’ is based on a true story of survival and higher pursuits … that ends up wallowing in mankind’s foul and fallen nature.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel’s so-called First Family takes its ‘First Steps’ in the official MCU canon in a story that majors on family and dials down typical Marvel content concerns.
Swiped
You can swipe left on ‘Swiped.’ What could’ve been an interesting dissection of internet dating culture is a shallow disappointment.
Americana
‘Americana’ is a quirky neo-western. That said, there’s nothing ‘neo’ about its dense profanity and bloody gurglings.
Ne Zha 2
Ne Zha 2 comes with box-office bona fides and nice craftsmanship. But when your main character’s a demon, you’re bound to run into problems.
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ graphically and at times brutally details author Alexandra Fuller’s childhood in Africa during the Rhodesian Bush War.
Relay
‘Relay’ has a compelling connection which, unfortunately, becomes garbled by its own insistence on avoidable content issues.