Joy Ride
When the main moments of your film include graphic sex scenes and insane drug use, it sorta drowns out any nice messages about belonging.
They Cloned Tyrone
Netflix’s sharp, profane, unhinged comedy offers would-be viewers plenty of fine performances, absurd humor—and problems.
The Flash
The Flash, as a movie, is pretty good. But it’s one of DC’s most problematic films, too.
Gray Matter
Gray Matter feels rushed, and despite a few nice scenes, its content fails to fall into a gray area.
Bird Box: Barcelona
The latest entry in this violent, suicide-filled franchise isn’t as well crafted as the original Bird Box from 2018.
National Lampoon’s Vacation
National Lampoon’s Vacation is back in theaters after 40 years. How might four decades change our perspective on its jokes?
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
The latest Transformers movie has its issues. But for those who choose to navigate its content, there’s some beauty in this Beast.
Asteroid City
Is Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City yet another case of style over substance? Or is there something more in its orbit?
The Starling Girl
This provocative movie is all about sin, but it doesn’t seem to take the church very seriously.
Showing Up
This sharp, subtle character study demands patience and comes with problems. But it offers its own quiet rewards, too.