When You Finish Saving the World (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“When You Finish Saving The World” may have a lovely, complicated mother/son relationship front and center, but it isn’t so strong it compensates for all that is avoided.
In Theaters
Alice, Darling (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In the toned-down “Alice, Darling,” the depiction of emotional abuse is on display and given a touch that surprisingly isn’t leaning towards Oscar bait.
House Party (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While I don’t think anyone was asking for a “House Party” remake, you’ll be glad we got one.
A Man Called Otto (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“A Man Called Otto” is the perfect way to end 2022, especially if you need a good cry.
Living (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Living” can operate as a joke of how bureaucracy can kill the soul, it also pushes you to remember your part in making a life easier or harder.
Divorce Bait (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While it reaches levels of ridiculous that may make you roll your eyes, you’ll be chuckling throughout all “Divorce Bait” throws at you.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Vengence, death, and colonization fuel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” but rarely as far as you wish it would.
Aftersun (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Aftersun” is a dry, slice-of-life family movie that makes you wonder if you missed something of note while watching.
The Whale (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
By having a small cast with volatile emotions paired with a fat suit that is used to elicit sympathy, “The Whale” may make you cry, but its lasting impact is questionable.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” may have a disappointing mystery, but its zany and comedic characters compensate for that.
The Inspection (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this moving, biographical first feature from writer/director Elegance Bratton not only gives a stirring film but pulls from Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union the best performances of their careers.
Close (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Male intimacy, and what western society is still adjusting to, makes “Close” a notable exploration of a loving friendship between two boys.
Stars At Noon (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Stars At Noon” leans on Margaret Qualley as a crutch, to the point of you imagining it bending and damn near breaking by the end of the film.
Stay The Night (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The slow burn that “Stay The Night” delivers a different kind of “Meet-Cute” story that makes every awkward and frustrating moment worth it.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” knows what the heart of the film could be, yet it refuses to stick to it and thus becomes a forgettable movie hoping to cash in due to lack of competition.
Bros (2022) – Movie Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bro” lives up to the hype and precedent it wants to set as one of the biggest gay romantic comedies, if not one of the best romantic comedies.
Smile (2022) – Character Guide and Ending Explanation
A synopsis of how Smile (2022) ended, whether a prequel or sequel is possible, and a character guide.
Smile (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
It’s the start of horror movie season, and “Smile” is a good way to start your annual fix.
Catherine, Called Birdy (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Game of Thrones” is considered Bella Ramsay’s breakout role, Birdy has given proof that Ramsay can and will have diverse stardom.
On The Come Up (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“On The Come Up” may have the characters and plot points, but like many book adaptations, it lacks the source material’s soul.
