Yesterday has the pleasant vibe of a genial rom-com. There are even bursts of genuinely funny moments. But there’s all sorts of things that drag it down.
Film Review: “Wild Rose” colours within the lines, though Jesse Buckley Is spectacular
A film sister of sorts to the recent A Star is Born, Wild Rose similarly tells the story of the rise of a young female pop star (well, country singer in this case).
Film Review: Pixar finds its mojo again with “Toy Story 4”
Toy Story 4 is a worthy continuation for the franchise, a vibrantly animated work buzzing with comic energy and neatly threaded with sophisticatedly written themes of identity and purpose.
How The Final Season Turned Game of Thrones Upside Down
A few thoughts on the final season.
FILM REVIEW: “Aladdin” is Far from a Whole New World
“You ain’t never had a friend like me.” Except I did have a friend like Aladdin once. Exactly like Aladdin, in fact. And catching up with him this time left me feeling a little blue…
Live Review: Otiuh bring funk and heat to a frosty night at Jack Rabbit Slims
It’s quite the impressive feat Otiuh has pulled off here, summoning the atmosphere of an amiable summer night within that chilly venue.
Film Review: “Long Shot” balances romance, comedy, and a little bit of righteous anger
Even when the story is treading well-worn territory, Rogen and Theron are so authentic and lively together that you don’t care you know exactly where it’s going, you’re just happy to be along for the ride.
Road to Endgame: How Marvel Made Captain America The Coolest
Regarding Cap, the coolest Avenger.
FILM REVIEW: “Us” delivers on iconic thrills and clever humour. So why does it feel disappointing upon reflection?
There are images from Jordan Peele’s latest horror thriller Us that are strikingly composed. Yet, the film is ultimately a vexing experience.
Film Review: "Captain Marvel" Tinkers with the origin story formula
It’s a perfectly fun middle-tier Marvel movie.
Theatre Review: Is "Gatz" a part of the rotten crowd of Gatsby Adaptations? Or is it worth the whole damn bunch?
“Gatz” is a high-wire act of a show, managing to sustain interest for nearly all of its six hours by extracting all the power from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved little masterpiece.
Film Review: Stephen Merchant's "Fighting with My Family" is like the WWE - But In A Good Way
In true WWE style, Fighting with My Family is a successful amalgamation of different genres and affections.
The Oscars In Transition: Best Picture Winner "Green Book" & Its Symphony of Lies
Why Green Book’s win rankles so.
Film Review: “Happy Death Day 2 U” is a bigger and hollower sequel
Bigger means hollower in this inessential sequel, yet it’s still entirely watchable at the worst of times due to Jessica Rothe’s effervescent presence. She’s that good.
Film Review: “If Beale Street Could Talk” is a sublime romance in an ugly time
With one foot in the real and the other in the ethereal, Barry Jenkins has crafted another masterpiece.
FILM REVIEW: “Green Book” and “On the Basis of Sex” disappoint in different ways
Is there a word exact enough to describe a movie that is so blandly competent and flavourless that to recall it would be as difficult as recalling last Tuesday’s lunch?
FILM REVIEW: Mary Queen of Scots is a Stuffy History Lesson
At first glance, this is a stunning film. But beneath the surface it’s a plodding and gloomy quagmire that would embarrass even the truest Scotsman.
FILM REVIEW: “Instant Family” is some Solid Summer Afternoon Fare
A step above the usual slew of tepid family comedies
Thinking About Luke Skywalker, "The Last Jedi", One Year Later
What we talk about when we talk about the Jedi.