Movie review: Fantastic Beasts weaves many stories into one
The best and worst attributes of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them are one and the same: its ambition. The concept is a fun one—exploring J.K. Rowling’s world of […]
Moonlight traces a powerful journey
Socially important and stylistically flawless, Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight is a beautiful film inside and out. Far more than a worthwhile message about LGBT visibility wrapped in a pretty package, Moonlight […]
Mel Gibson uses Hacksaw Ridge to revive faith
Love him or hate him, personally or as a filmmaker, Mel Gibson has never made a movie halfway. Whether it’s reviving dead languages, plunging the camera into the heart of […]
Jack Reacher sequel hits the wall
No one expected a sequel to 2012’s Jack Reacher, a somewhat successful yet not terribly memorable franchise starter for Tom Cruise. Even more surprised by the announcement of a sequel, […]
The Accountant banks on simpler times
Who knew a straightforward, predictable, high-concept action mystery starring Batman on his off-season would be just the palate cleanser we needed this year? Gavin O’Connor’s The Accountant harkens back to […]
Movie review: ‘The Birth of a Nation’ carries two stories
A work of art is no more separate from the artist who created it than a historical event is from the individuals who shaped its outcome. To tell the story of […]
Deepwater Horizon is a gripping take on true disaster
The ensuing oil spill following the explosion and sinking of semi-submersible Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Deepwater Horizon in 2011 devastated states along the Gulf Coast for years to come. It […]