A Christmas Intern (2023) – Review and Summary
Lifetime’s “A Christmas Intern” is a fine but forgettable holiday romance.
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Maestro (2023) – Review and Summary
Like Leonard Bernstein himself, Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” stays intriguing and frustrating in what it decides to show and hide about the legendary composer.
Last Resort (2023) – Review and Summary
The cast and crew all seem to be part of this bad action movie as a “Last Resort.”
Yu Yu Hakusho (2023) – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Yu Yu Hakusho” may satisfy anime or manga fans, but for those new to Yusuke’s spirit adventures, the live adaptation will be a head-scratching mess.
Yu Yu Hakusho (2023) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide for Netflix’s “Yu Yu Hakusho.”
Lord of Misrule (2023) – Review and Summary
“Lord of Misrule” excels at setting the tone for a frightening time, but after a while, the shadows and masks can be tiresome.
The Sacrifice Game (2023) – Review
“The Sacrifice Game” starts promising but by the end, the real crime is sacrificing time to watch this movie.
The Archies (2023) – Review
Bollywood takes on the Archie comics in Netflix’s clever and creative “The Archies.”
How the Gringo Stole Christmas (2023) – Review
“How the Gringo Stole Christmas” is a prime example of how not to shoot a comedy.
The Artful Dodger (2023) – Review
Hulu’s “The Artful Dodger” is an unnecessary spin-off of “Oliver Twist,” but great characters and acting make it fun escapism.
The Artful Dodger (2023) – Cast and Character Guide
This is a cast and character guide for Hulu’s “The Artful Dodger.”
The Holdovers (2023) – Review
Let the “The Holdovers” be your family in what’s possibly my favorite movie this year.
A Nearly Normal Family (2023) – Review
Netflix’s “A Nearly Normal Family” is a nearly normal crime story these days.
A Nearly Normal Family (2023) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Netflix’s crime thriller “A Nearly Normal Family.”
Good Burger 2 (2023) – Movie Review
Who is “Good Burger 2” for? Kenan and Kel are having too much flipping burgers to answer.
Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story (2023) – Review
“Maxine’s Baby,” is an inspirational depiction of how Tyler Perry built a film empire, but it also glorifies Perry and gives little insight into the serious critique against some of his characters.
When Time Got Louder (2023) – Review
Connie Cocchia’s “When Time Got Louder” is a gentle and heartfelt coming-of-age movie and family drama.
Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023) – Review
“Best. Christmas. Ever!” might be the worst. movie. this year!
The Last Exit (2023) – Review
Matthias Hoene and Neil Linpow’s “The Last Exit” is a good rainy day movie with plenty of twists and thrills.
Rumble Through the Dark (2023) – Movie Review
Michael Farris Smith and the Phillips Brothers’ “Rumble Through the Dark” makes some bold choices in storytelling, but they don’t quite pay off.
The Killer (2023) – Review/ Summary
Netflix’s “The Killer” showcases David Fincher at his most wry and ruthless. Fedoras and Hawaiian shirts have never been so menacing.
Helen’s Dead (2023) – Review
“Helen’s Dead” is a murder mystery, but the real mystery is why anyone would want to be in this movie.
Radical (2023) – Review
Christopher Zalla and Eugenio Derbez’s “Radical” is based on a true story, but it’s a story audiences have seen plenty of times.
Quiz Lady (2023) – Movie Review
Hulu’s “Quiz Lady” squanders the comedy talents of Sandra Oh and Awkwafina to deliver a movie meant to play in the background.
Wingwomen – Review
Netflix and Melanie Laurent’s “Wingwomen” is a fun but forgettable action-comedy that is light in drama and plot.
Everybody Loves Diamonds – Review
Prime Video’s “Everybody Loves Diamonds” should be a slick ride, but a heist story told in 8 episodes makes the ride stop-and-start.
Everybody Loves Diamonds- Character Guide
A character guide for Prime Video’s “Everybody Loves Diamonds,” with character descriptions, names of actors, and more.
Killers of the Flower Moon – Review and Summary
Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a disturbing yet necessary story depicting genocide in Osage County and the horrors of greed.
Almamula (2023)- Review and Summary
Juan Sebastian Torales’ “Almamula” demonstrates that for gay youth, religion can be far scarier than the demons it preaches about.
The Lost Boys (2023) – Review and Summary
Zeno Graton’s “The Lost Boys” is an LGBTQ+ drama that creates a lovely atmosphere within a juvenile hall, but you may wonder where exactly this story is headed.
Coming Around (2023) – Review and Summary
Sandra Itäinen and Eman Abdelhadi’s documentary “Coming Around” displays the pain and beauty of generational change and intersectionality for a Muslim gay woman.
Golden Delicious (2023)- Review and Summary
Jason Karman and Gorman Lee’s “Golden Delicious” is a fine coming-of-age story with a coming-out story we’ve seen all too often.
National Anthem (2023) – Review and Summary
Luke Gilford’s queer cowboy movie “National Anthem” exudes so much warmth that it bursts from the screen and wraps its arms around you.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) – Review and Summary
Mike Flanagan’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” is an entertaining and ghoulish time, but fans of Edgar Allan Poe’s classics may roll their eyes.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Mike Flanagan’s “The Fall of the House of Usher,” now streaming on Netflix.
The Curse (2023) – Episodes 1 to 3: Review and Summary
Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s “The Curse” holds up a mirror to our fascination with reality TV and fabricated feel-good moments.
Vindicta (2023) – Review and Summary
“Vindicta” is a Latin term that refers to “just revenge,” yet after watching “Vindicta,” viewers might want to enact their own justified revenge on the filmmakers.
The Sweet East (2023) – Review and Summary
Sean Price Williams and Nick Pinkteron’s “The Sweet East” is equally a fantastical road trip and giant trolling effort.
Evil Does Not Exist (2023) – Review and Summary
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist” is a quiet film that whispers questions that can linger long after the film ends.