Jaw-dropping action, timeless Parisian landmarks, a club with waterfalls and a new dog! “John Wick: Chapter 4” is yet another addition to the franchise that brings unbelievable action, characters to root for, skillful cinematic tools and more.  Keanu Reeves, Lance Reddick...

Over the past decade, once-beloved, dormant franchises — “Jurassic Park,” “Top Gun” and “Halloween,” just to name a few — have returned to the silver screen, yielding mixed results. Building upon the legacy of “Rocky” and its many sequels, the “Creed”...

“Outer Banks” is back with its third season, but it’s not quite the same show that once captivated audiences.  The hit Netflix series known for its fun beach vibes and teenage drama returned Feb. 23. It initially achieved widespread success at the peak of the pandemic...

“The bear…it fucking did cocaine!” This one line, while a concise way to summarize an outlandish plot, was repeated at least 20 times throughout Elizabeth Banks’ “Cocaine Bear.” Unsurprisingly, the screenplay left much to be desired. The Universal Pictures release...

Following the critical and commercial successes of M. Night Shyamalan’s first two features at the turn of the 21st century, Newsweek boldly heralded the auteur as “the next Spielberg.” In the decades since, though, Shyamalan has largely failed to satisfy the lofty expectations...

When it comes to promoting a movie, most studios do not use eight girls dressed as the main character dancing at an NFL game. Unless it’s “M3GAN,” of course. Gerard Johnstone’s 2022 horror film “M3GAN” achieved surprising box office success following its Jan. 6...

Recently, a plethora of renowned auteurs — Kenneth Branagh, James Gray and Paolo Sorrentino, to name a few — have turned to their childhoods for inspiration. The result is a myriad of semi-autobiographical works that explore how family, friends and the majesty of cinema shaped...

To say a lot has changed in the 16 years since a Todd Field feature graced the silver screen would be an understatement. During his absence, social media’s dominance has emerged, progressive movements concerned with holding bad actors accountable for their misdoings have gained...

The finale of the first season of HBO Max’s “House of the Dragon,” the prequel to the “Game of Thrones” series, was released Oct. 23, wrapping up a 10-episode season and leaving fans excited for what’s to come.  It has been a long three years since the not-so-fan-favorite...

“The Banshees of Inisherin” delivers magnificent performances, breathtaking cinematography and a perfect balance between comedy and heart-wrenching moments. Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) and Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) are close friends living simple and cyclical...

The arts are far too often deemed incapable of acting as vehicles for meaningful social change. At best, they are reduced to mere entertainment for the masses; at worst, they are labeled an exclusionary field only accessible to those in the upper echelon of society. With “All...

With dark blue glitter, wine stains and anxious introspecting, Taylor Swift made her record-breaking return to pop Oct. 21 with the release of her 10th studio album Midnights.  The album had been highly anticipated since its reveal in August, leaving fans drooling over the...