‘Civil War’ – Raw, Original and Utterly Pointless
Alex Garland wasn’t kidding. The writer/director of “Civil War” said his dystopian thriller didn’t take political sides. The film bears that out, focusing entirely on […]
Netflix’s ‘Rather’ Celebrates Disgraced CBS News Anchor
This is the perfect time for a documentary honoring Dan Rather. Really. We’re watching the collapse of NPR as a trusted news source in real […]
Andrew Schulz Shreds San Francisco, Nancy Pelosi
Andrew Schulz says he didn’t believe the media’s portrayal of San Francisco. Surely a major American city can’t be as filthy and out of control […]
‘Abigail’ Is Too Bloody Dumb for Its Own Good
Horror and dumb go together like peas and cah-rots, to paraphrase Forrest Gump. Think: There’s a serial killer on the loose … let’s split up! […]
Alan Ritchson Doubles Down on Cops, Attacks DeSantis
Alan Ritchson has a funny way of promoting movies. The star behind “Reacher” hits the big screen once more Friday with “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly […]
‘Night Shift’ Offers Bates Motel-Brand Chills
The Coens. The Russos. The Farrellys. The Duplasses. The Safdies. The Chinas? No, Paul and Benjamin China aren’t in the rarified air of those famous […]
John Cusack Cheers Gridlock from Pro-Palestinian Protests
John Cusack is the anti-Michael Rapaport. The two actors see the current Middle East crisis from diametrically opposed positions. Rapaport of “Beautiful Girls” fame is […]
Molly Ringwald Can’t Stop Torching John Hughes’ Legacy (And Her Own)
There’s one reason we still know the name Molly Ringwald 30-plus years after her first burst of fame. John Hughes. Ringwald co-starred in the writer/director’s […]
Hollywood’s Collapse Is the Opening DIY Filmmakers Need
This critic spends more time watching YouTube than most streaming platforms. Video podcasts? Check. Cooking videos? Check. Sketch comedy? Check and Check. It’s often hard […]