Vice follows Dick Cheney's precipitous rise to power and his everlasting effect on American politics Quick review: Vice tries to grapple with the second Bush’s years in office through Dick Cheney but ends up with nothing to show for its efforts. Vice ends with Dick Cheney (Christian Bale under a heavy amount of makeup) turning to the…
On his 80th birthday, Harlan Thrombey is found dead and sets off a classic whodunit where all the suspects have their knives out for each other One-sentence review: Knives Out creates one of the great movie families with the ridiculous Thrombeys and puts them in a murder mystery that's as compelling as it is relevant.Details:…
Support the Girls is a charming and emotional day-in-the-life dramedy with another magnificent performance by Regina Hall. Regina Hall is one of the best and most underrated actresses working today. From her perfectly timed one-liners in Scary Movie to her grounded and emotional performance at the core of Girls Trip she has been consistently great in so many projects.…
Jojo Rabbit follows a misguided Nazi youth whose imaginary friend is a buffoonish version of Hitler. It's a comedy. One-sentence review: Jojo Rabbit lacks a real hop in its step to be truly great, but director Taika Waititi's comedic sensibilities are enough to make it an enjoyable crowdpleaser.Details: ? Taika Waititi // ⏳ 108 minutes…
In Pain and Glory, a filmmaker reckons with his past when a screening of one of his films requires him to contact an actor he feuded with. One-sentence review: Pain and Glory is a colorful, funny and profound film where Pedro Almodóvar reckons with his past and career — featuring a career-best performance by Antonio…
Hustlers follows a group of strippers as they hatch a plan to swindle money from their wealthy clientele. 30-second review: Hustlers is an incredibly complex movie. Not only is it hilarious and charming, it delivers commentary on complicated themes of female relationships, the power dynamic between men and women, and the struggle of the working…
Brittany Runs a Marathon follows an overweight and lonely New Yorker as she sets out to turn her life around by training for a marathon. One-sentence review: Brittany Runs a Marathon has enough charm, laughs, and wonderfully eclectic characters — especially Jillian Bell's eponymous Brittany — to get it past its weaker moments. Details: ?…
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino's ninth film, is a romp through the Golden Age of Hollywood. 30-second review: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is as well-made, deliciously unhinged, and entertaining as any of Quentin Tarantino's films. However, the impeccable recreation of 1969 Hollywood — from the sun-drenched cinematography to the lived-in…
Blinded by the Light follows a teen growing up in 1980s Britain as he discovers who he is through the music of Bruce Springstein 30-second review: Blinded by the Light has a lot on its mind — for better and worse. Thanks to some inventive musical staging of Bruce Springsteen's greatest hits like "Dancing in…
Three tween boys ditch school and go on an adventure that involves drones, drugs, and a suspicious number of sex toys in Good Boys. 90-second review: If movies like Superbad and Booksmart prove anything, it's that watching uncool teens try to be cool is a comedy gold mine. Good Boys mines the same tropes for humor — the entire plot revolves around…
