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A coming-of-age drama about a teenager drawn into romance, crime, and bad decisions during one unforgettable summer, Hot Summer Nights is a visually striking film that’s mood and style linger longer than its story. I have made no secret of the fact that I’m not a huge Timothée Chalamet fan. I know that he is…
A fantasy adventure about an imprisoned princess battling her way through an army of enemies to save her family and kingdom, The Princess delivers plenty of energetic action and impressive choreography, though the story takes much longer to find its footing. I woke up today and started thinking about the movie Damsel. I’m not sure…
A superhero adventure about Supergirl helping a young alien hunt down the man responsible for her family’s murder, Supergirl is a perfectly enjoyable watch, offering creative science-fiction ideas and some exciting action, even if its cookie-cutter story and thin character development keep it from becoming something memorable. When the Superman movie started being discussed in…
A quirky romantic comedy about a movie-store owner who meets a morally ambiguous woman, Watching the Detectives is an unusual film with strong chemistry between the leads and fun references for cinephiles. The thing about Cillian Murphy is that I would happily watch him in anything. I know I’m not alone. There is a reason…
An animated family film about the toys adjusting to a changing world as Bonnie’s attention shifts toward new technology, Toy Story 5 is a sweet and engaging adventure that blends funny moments, heartfelt relationships, and a message that feels especially relevant today. When I heard there was a new Toy Story movie coming out, I…
A surreal comedy about two college students trying to retrieve a pizza while navigating increasingly absurd drug hallucinations, Pizza Movie is hilarious at first, though its escalating weirdness becomes more exhausting than entertaining. The first time I saw the trailer for this movie, I had a little laugh with my family. The two stars, Gaten…
A coming-of-age story about an aspiring young playwright gathering inspiration from the people around him while trying to stage his latest work, Griffin in Summer is a sweet and engaging film, with a simple story, likable characters, and thoughtful lessons about growing up. I have always been a theatre kid. When I was around 7…
A romantic dramedy about two people who develop an unexpected connection through a series of messages, Voicemails For Isabelle is a charming film, with an easy chemistry between the leads and an emotional payoff that proves surprisingly moving. I think we all know that Netflix romance movies are pretty hit-or-miss. Mostly miss. My Oxford Year…
An indie drama about friends completing a scavenger hunt left for them before a young woman’s death, Always, Lola is a thoughtful and emotionally honest film, with a gradual emotional build and a compassionately stark approach to mental illness, drug addiction, and grief. There are many great movies about mental illness, and most approach the…
A fantasy adventure about the battle for Eternia spilling into modern-day Earth, Masters of the Universe is a campy and surprisingly enjoyable film that embraces the spirit of the original cartoon while having fun with its fish-out-of-water premise. If you were an 80s kid like me, you grew up playing with Barbies and He-Man figures….
A chaotic crime caper about an ordinary man pulled into an increasingly bizarre web of criminals and bad decisions, Caught Stealing balances offbeat fun, surprising cameos, and an excellent soundtrack to create a colorful and engaging ride. It is said that there are only seven basic plots in storytelling. Whether the main character is overcoming…
A family comedy about a father struggling to accept his daughter’s shotgun wedding to a man he’s never met, Father Of The Bride is a light, modernized, and fairly forgettable remake that benefits from its likable cast and updated family dynamics. When I first saw the 1991 Father Of The Bride film with Steve Martin…
