My Name is Bulger – Documentary Review
My Name is Bulger is not an apologia, but it is a defense.
If you live in New England, you are almost certainly aware of James “Whitey” Bulger and his infamous, criminal career. To a lesser extent, you are a...
Warner Brothers marketing failed In The Heights
In The Heights is looking like a box office bomb after its opening weekend. What went wrong with the musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Mortal Kombat (2021) Film Review
If someone wants to make a good Mortal Kombat movie, they should drop the pretense of a plot. It would certainly be better than this mess.
Martial Arts Saves The World: An Interview with Jiu Jitsu Director Dimitri Logothetis
If you are looking for a film to provide that perfect dose of escapism, look no further than director/writer/producer Dimitri Logothetis’ latest film, Jiu Jitsu. Now streaming on Netflix, the film stars Nicolas...
This Is A Robbery: Docu-Series Review of Gardner Museum Art Heist
Who stole the Gardner Museum paintings? This documentary seeks to answer the question.
Shiva Baby Review
A stunning directorial debut. Shiva Baby is funny, hypnotic, and captivating.
Godzilla vs. Kong Review
A well-crafted, candy-colored, eye-popping title bout made for fans, it delivers on its promise: a fun cinematic confrontation of two titans.
Best Casino Scenes on Netflix
Netflix is a veritable hub of goodness. No matter what movie genre you are in the mood for, they have it.
Feel like crying on a Wednesday afternoon? Getting a big helping of horror on a Monday?
No matte...
Zack Snyder’s Justice League Review
Better than the film released in 2017, Zack Snyder’s Justice League still can’t escape the inadequacies of previous installments.
Minari Film Review
The stakes are low here, but as the film builds to its incendiary climax, it delivers a film where even in these quiet moments, it’s increasingly difficult to look away.
Four Games in Fall – Documentary Review
Documentary argues compellingly for Tom Brady's innocence in Deflategate.
‘Tis the Season – Movie Award Season
Thoughts on choosing the best films of the year
Sound of Metal Review
The Sound of Metal is a mish-mash of ideas about acceptance and perseverance. Even though we’re watching Riz Ahmed do something exceptional, but I’m not sure I like the music.
The Personal History of David Copperfield – Movie Review
New Dickens adaptation tries hard to be different...perhaps too hard.
Mank Review
Nearly every facet of Mank is expertly crafted, and it’s a far more enjoyable film than it has any right to be. If only Mank was as good as the sum of its parts.
The Disrupted – Documentary Review
There are a multitude of approaches to criticism. One among them is seen less these days—the so called “new” school of criticism. This is the theory that we should evaluate a work of art only on its merits and ...
