Andrew Adamson Shrek 2 — still trolling the trolls two decades later Andrew Adamson's Shrek sequel turned 20 on May 8 this year, and that brought back a lot of memories for me.
Film Review First impressions of Thelma June Squibb is the summer's funniest and most endearing action hero — so far, anyway — in this delightful play on Mission: Impossible clichés. Spread the word: "Thelma" is a blast.
Kelly O'Sullivan First impressions of Ghostlight Kelly O'Sullivan's film about grief, reconciliation, and community theater deserves major acting awards. See it on a big screen with a crowd so you can cheer with them when the credits roll.
Film Review Love Lies Bleeding "hulks out" with surreal surprises This wild, weird, violent, genre-dodging thriller from Rose Glass suggests we're seeing a B-movie auteur on the rise.
Film Review The spirit of '80s Tim Burton is alive in Lisa Frankenstein This Halloween-y rom-com is an '80s cosplay party that should scratch itches for Tim Burton fans and those who thrilled to the audacity of Heathers.
Film Review Adam Driver plays a driver — again! — in Michael Mann's Ferrari Michael Mann's passion project has finally arrived. Is it a victory lap for the master? Or does it crash and burn?
Hundreds of Beavers Still recovering from an evening with Hundreds of Beavers The most original movie I've seen in years is also the most outrageous comedy I've seen in years. It's an endurance test for your brain, body, and sense of humor. Brace yourselves. And dress warmly.
Film Review Teyana Taylor deserved an Oscar nomination for A Thousand and One When I reviewed this film, I predicted that Teyana Taylor would be unjustly overlooked for an Oscar nomination. I was right. But we still have the movie and her outstanding performance.
The Fall Guy First impressions of The Fall Guy If this is your idea of a satisfying summertime movie, well... knock yourself out. Me? Life's too short, and there are just so many better ways for me to spend my summer. (Bring on Furiosa!)
Luca Guadagnino First impressions of Challengers Luca Guadagnino's luridly entertaining film about a tennis-court love triangle takes us somewhere few movies go. Despite its tangled web (net?) of bad behavior, I'm delighted by its unexpected wisdom.
Riddle of Fire First impressions of Riddle of Fire This retro adventure—which sends kids questing for an egg that'll help them bake a pie and save a sleeping beauty—will puzzle many moviegoers and win the hearts of a special few. I'm one of the few.
Hellboy What do you do when you're a Hellboy fan and you're assigned to write about it for readers of Christianity Today?
Film Review Kore-eda's Monster keeps us guessing The prolific director Hirozaku Kore-eda's latest is a complex braid of stories about secrets that seem too scary to reveal.
Film Review It's allergy season, and I'm allergic to Godzilla You'll think about Japanese wartime and post-war history. You'll find a focus on redemption and grace. You'll cheer for great special effects. And if you're luckier than me, it might become your favorite Godzilla movie.
Problemista First impressions of Problemista Julio Torres's leap from television's Los Espookys to the big screen has some remarkable highlights... and some complicated challenges.
Cabrini First impressions of Cabrini Angel Studios' new film celebrates a woman who helped America practice what it preaches about welcoming immigrants and serving the poor. And this time, the studio gets it mostly right.
Film Review Haynes hits a tense, hilarious high with May December Just as Todd Haynes's new film keeps us guessing about Julianne Moore's deceptive ex-con and Natalie Portman's scheming method actor, it keeps us guessing what kind of movie it really means to be.
Kristen Stewart First impressions of Love Lies Bleeding This wild, weird, violent, genre-dodging thriller from Rose Glass suggests we're seeing a B-movie auteur on the rise.
Film Review The great Nicolas Cage shows up for Dream Scenario, but is the movie worthy of him? No, Nicolas Cage is not "funnier than he's ever been." But he's really funny. And while everyone complains about the lackluster ending, let me praise what it does so well.
Film Review The Holdovers lives up to its name Alexander Payne's latest has its highlights, even if it holds us a little too long, and strains a little too hard for a crowd-pleasing conclusion.
