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4.5/5
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Black Widow
(2021)
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Karen Rought
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Not only do we continue to see Natasha's physical prowess, but we also get to witness a more emotional side to the character. This was as much Pugh's movie as Johansson's.
Posted Dec 20, 2021
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4.5/5
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Gunpowder Milkshake
(2021)
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Karen Rought
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Though it provides over-the-top fight sequences and line delivery, the plot is heart-wrenching, the stakes are high, and the interpersonal relationships ground it in reality.
Posted Jul 28, 2021
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4/5
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Mortal Kombat
(2021)
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Karen Rought
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Mortal Kombat delivered on promises of larger-than-life characters and bone-breaking fight scenes. This could be a fresh start to a new franchise if given the chance.
Posted May 03, 2021
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4/5
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Mulan
(2020)
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Shana O'Neil
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Disney's live-action Mulan has its heart in the right place but can't quite capture the magic of its animated predecessor.
Posted Sep 04, 2020
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3.5/5
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Klaus
(2019)
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Karen Rought
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Klaus has a simple message we would all do well to remember: "A true selfless act always sparks another."
Posted Mar 24, 2020
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4.5/5
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The Good Liar
(2019)
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Karen Rought
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The Good Liar, starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen, is a slow-winding mystery that comes to a head with an understated yet satisfying finale.
Posted Mar 24, 2020
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5/5
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire
(2019)
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Karen Rought
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a must-see French film about love, art, and the inevitabilities of life.
Posted Mar 24, 2020
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3/5
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Spenser Confidential
(2020)
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Karen Rought
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It's an entertaining movie, even if it doesn't necessarily give us anything we haven't already gotten before.
Posted Mar 24, 2020
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3.5/5
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All the Bright Places
(2020)
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Karen Rought
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What I loved about All the Bright Places was that it showed two people who were still depressed despite their happiness. It's a realistic take on mental illness, and one that doesn't try to solve the problem.
Posted Mar 10, 2020
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4/5
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
(2019)
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Shana O'Neil
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In the weeks leading up to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the message was clear, "We're going to answer your questions." It's true. They did. A lot of them. All at once.
Posted Dec 18, 2019
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5/5
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Frozen II
(2019)
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Shana O'Neil
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Frozen 2 steps into the unknown and delivers a sequel that sparkles all on its own.
Posted Nov 18, 2019
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4/5
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
(2019)
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Shana O'Neil
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The best way to watch Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is with no expectations. Enjoy the look of it. Relish the delicious evil. Get swept up in the emotion, don't think too hard, and you'll be fine.
Posted Oct 16, 2019
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4/5
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The Lion King
(2019)
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Shana O'Neil
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Disney's The Lion King is beautifully and lovingly reimagined... though it's not without problems.
Posted Jul 11, 2019
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4/5
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Spider-Man: Far From Home
(2019)
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Shana O'Neil
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Spider-Man: Far From Home wants to dazzle you with action and effects, but the first post-Endgame Marvel movie is at its best when it shows its heart.
Posted Jul 01, 2019
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5/5
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Toy Story 4
(2019)
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Shana O'Neil
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Forky may be the purest thing in Toy Story 4.
Posted Jun 14, 2019
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4/5
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Aladdin
(2019)
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Shana O'Neil
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This is a Jasmine with a voice and a message, both of which are stunningly highlighted in a new song created for the movie: "Speechless"
Posted May 22, 2019
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5/5
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Avengers: Endgame
(2019)
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Michal Schick
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The whole piece comes together almost seamlessly, a tapestry of Marvel's history, its waning present, and its waiting future.
Posted Apr 25, 2019
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2/5
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
(2016)
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Karen Rought
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I applaud everyone for trying to recreate the strangely compelling story that was told with the original, but the remake seemed like a toned down version.
Posted Feb 28, 2019
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B+
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Pilgrimage
(2017)
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Karen Rought
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I didn't enjoy this movie because it made me believe in God. I enjoyed this movie because it made me believe in people.
Posted Feb 28, 2019
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A
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The Hitman's Bodyguard
(2017)
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Karen Rought
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The Hitman's Bodyguard stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson doing what they do best: fighting, cursing, and making us laugh. A lot.
Posted Feb 28, 2019
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B+
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American Assassin
(2017)
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Karen Rought
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In terms of the action genre, American Assassin gives you everything you'd want out of this type of film, including explosions, car chases, and tightly choreographed fight sequences.
Posted Feb 28, 2019
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3/5
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Bird Box
(2018)
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Karen Rought
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Bird Box isn't going to be everyone's favorite movie. It's certainly not mine. But considering I'm still thinking about this film well after I initially watched it, I have to admit it did make an impact.
Posted Feb 28, 2019
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Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors
(2018)
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Michal Schick
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A modern, wry, but delightfully bright-spirited new branch of the Marvel tree, Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors uses fresh faces to give new life to familiar heroic ideas.
Posted Feb 17, 2019
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A-
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Annihilation
(2018)
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Katie Awad
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Alex Garland's Annihilation is a mind-bending, visually transfixing, and narratively compelling film that will leave you unsure of what you just watched.
Posted Nov 02, 2018
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5/5
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Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
(2018)
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Shana O'Neil
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It knows who Sierra Burgess is and it tips a nod to every Sierra Burgess out there all while somehow reminding people that who you are really is okay and that being a loser doesn't mean you have to believe yourself to be one.
Posted Oct 08, 2018
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C
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Atomic Blonde
(2017)
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Valerie Complex
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There is no one more deserving than Charlize Theron to be crowned Hollywood's next action hero. The story needs work, though.
Posted Jul 30, 2017
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C
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War for the Planet of the Apes
(2017)
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Valerie Complex
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War for the Planet of the Apes is the most ambitious out of the three Apes prequels. Director Matt Reeves (who co-wrote the screenplay with Mark Bomback) has created a bleak saga that is as beautiful as it is dull.
Posted Jul 22, 2017
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D-
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The Mummy
(2017)
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Valerie Complex
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The Mummy is everything wrong with the current state of cinema. Hollywood is giving movie fans content they didn't ask for, and are expecting them to accept it with applause.
Posted Jun 10, 2017
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