All Souls (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
Thanks to cops wanting to get a local dealer by any means necessary, a young mother finds herself becoming an unwilling CI.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Abigail (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In a rather simple horror-esque movie, a young man finds himself hesitant to befriend a new girl, and it seems he should have followed his instincts.
The Squad (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
Three women who spend nearly the entire movie in bikinis handle high-level drug deals in a film that straddles being corny and notably intriguing.
A Christmas Serenade (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“A Christmas Serenade” feels like a rare, tame holiday movie. But with a heavy focus on faith, a church setting, and quoting of scripture, it might be for those who grow tired of how Christmas movies have become very liberal and dramatic.
How the Gringo Stole Christmas (2023) – Review
“How the Gringo Stole Christmas” is a prime example of how not to shoot a comedy.
Surprised By Oxford (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Surprised By Oxford” pushes you to recognize it as a romance film, but without having the lead obsessed with the idea of finding love.
How I Learned to Fly (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“How I Learned To Fly” is weighed down by focusing heavily on the struggles of its lead characters for too long before giving us a silver lining, levity, or some sign things are going to get better.
Monster (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Monster,” as it shifts perspectives from one character to the next, pushes you to ask who the real monster of this story is.
Family Switch (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
While “Family Switch” hits all the familiar beats of a body swap comedy, it still has enough heart to get you pass the expected results.
Candy Cane Lane (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
Eddie Murphy has his first, surprisingly, holiday movie, and between Jillian Bell and Chris Redd, you’ll find yourself laughing with the kids in the room too.
The Holdovers (2023) – Review
Let the “The Holdovers” be your family in what’s possibly my favorite movie this year.
American Fiction (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“American Fiction” may not have anything new to say with its social commentary about media, but it still is able to deliver laughs, touching moments, and a handful of frustration.
Hot Girl Winter (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In this holiday movie definitely just made for the adults, after feeling neglected by her husband, Mrs. Claus decides to head to Miami and let her friend potentially push her to do the unthinkable.
I Hate You To Death (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
Christopher B. Stokes, with Marques Houston, bring you another film in their wheelhouse focused on cheating, secrets, and revenge.
So Fly Christmas (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“So Fly Christmas” doesn’t include that awkward gray between relationships, as it focuses on a friendship in which one half has been far more lucky in love than the other.
Good Burger 2 (2023) – Movie Review
Who is “Good Burger 2” for? Kenan and Kel are having too much flipping burgers to answer.
Leave The World Behind (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In this disaster movie, instead of action stars, we get leads known for their dramatic abilities who are tasked with surviving apocalyptic situations with none of them playing the role of the world’s savior.
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.
I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me” is a bit of a sluggish film that tries to compensate by giving you violence and sexual situations, but its leads may not be enough to keep you watching for two hours.
Genie (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Genie” may focus on a father’s decline professionally and personally to begin, but once McCarthy shows up, it is no longer about that, and she steals the film.
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.
May December (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
While Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman face off in ways that remind you of their most wicked characters, Charles Melton, trapped in the middle, finds room to have a remarkable performance, likely to shift his career.
Dashing Through The Snow (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Dashing Through The Snow” doesn’t follow the usual holiday movie formula, thus requiring getting used to what it offers, which you could come to like.
Wish (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Wish” seems like it was made for Disney Plus as part of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration, but someone had enough faith in it to garner a theatrical release.
Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023) – Review
“Best. Christmas. Ever!” might be the worst. movie. this year!
Rustin (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Rustin” depicts a civil rights icon in ways not seen since Denzel Washington played Malcolm X.
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.
Thanksgiving (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
If you wanted violence, gore, and a villain whose madness is almost justifiable, “Thanksgiving” makes up for the rather tame offerings we got in October.
Share? (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
While “Share?” may lack answers some people may crave from a film like this, it feels like a “Black Mirror” inspired movie that undoubtedly is enjoyable.
Your Lucky Day (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In one of Angus Cloud’s final movies, he plays a Fez-like character who ends up in a situation where you not only question if he may live but damn near everyone in the movie.
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.
Christmas Angel (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While it does waste its lead’s personal story, it compensates with a cute romantic relationship as its centerpiece.
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.
It’s A Wonderful Knife (2023) – Review (with Spoilers)
“It’s A Wonderful Knife” is a bit corny, undeniably bloody, but has a silver lining to it because of its supporting actors.
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.
The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes – Review (with Spoilers)
“The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes” doesn’t overstay its welcome, and by getting to the point, getting you invested, teary-eyed, and sending you on your way, it is the best kind of entertainment.
The Marsh King’s Daughter – Review (with Spoilers)
Daisy Ridley continues to prove she’ll have a career beyond Star Wars as she plays the daughter of a kidnapping and murderer.
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.
A Wesley Family Christmas Wedding – Review (with Spoilers)
“A Wesley Christmas Wedding” largely sets aside the drama experienced in the first movie and more so gives us laughs, love, and a touch of loneliness from a few.
