‘Knives Out’ reinvigorates the whodunit
Movie review: Rian Johnson reinvigorates the whodunit with a gripping mystery and a smattering of chuckles.
Oscars
‘Knives Out’ reinvigorates the whodunit
‘Jojo Rabbit’ the cutest-ever film about a Hitler-loving kid
Movie review: Writer-director-actor Taika Waititi finds humor from an unusual place.
‘Ford v Ferrari’ brings niche subject to 7,000 rpm life
Movie review: This auto racing history film brings its niche historical subject to thrilling life.
‘Parasite’ makes powerful point about class differences
Movie review: This dark comedy Oscar favorite makes a powerful point about class differences.
‘Marriage Story’ an affectionate look at divorce
Movie review: The Oscar-nominated film takes a realistic look at a divorcing couple.
Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ a meditative mob movie
Movie review: Scorsese’s latest turns a Hoffa bio and mob flick into a meditation on what’s important in life.
‘Hoffa’ (1992) chronicles striking rise of union boss
Mamet Monday (Movie review): Strong work from lead actor Jack Nicholson and director/actor Danny DeVito drive this compelling docu-drama.
‘Taxi Driver’ (1976) pounds the mean streets
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Scorsese’s film pounded the mean streets of “Joker” 43 years before it was comic-book cool.
‘Mask of Zorro’ (1998) has impeccable stunts but no surprises
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This film is Peak Antonio Banderas, with impeccable stunts but no surprises.
‘Ad Astra’ is a gorgeous but spacey art piece
Movie review: This Brad Pitt vehicle is also the latest in the troubling genre of pseudo-hard-SF.