The Little Mermaid (****) swims eloquently
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (****1/2) – Finds a home inside
The Guardians of the Galaxy series is a gift that keeps on giving to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Beau is Afraid (**1/2) – When weird isn’t enough
…requisite talent is in abundance but Beau is Afraid feels more like a vanity project aping his auteur heroes.
Evil Dead Rise (****) above the maggots
If one is a fan of creative gore, Evil Dead Rise has it in spades.
The Pope’s Exorcist (***) shows Crowe still has the ability
If not for Crowe’s performance, this film is considerably unerwhelming.
Renfield (***1/2) is Familiar Territory
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (*****) Take me home
There is never going to be another Keanu Reeves.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (*1/2) is a last gasp
If there’s nothing else – and here there really isn’t – the film is worth viewing just for Levi alone.
Scream VI (**1/2) – Gutted, but ok!
If one likes knowing what is coming will look as cool as what they saw before, then this film will not disappoint.
Creed III (****) The edge of a dream
How and where this series goes, is hard to tell. This feels like a complete cycle to me. Jordan has earned the right to keep going, as this series and the name Creed is completely his by now.
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania – What the hell? (***)
Ant-Man is fun, but it’s definitely the lesser of the series by a longshot.
Knock at the Cabin (***) holds no surprise, aside from Bautista
As it is, his takes are curiousities as much as anything.
Waiting for a Tár to fall (*****)
No matter what the field in life, whether its art, business, politics or religion, being a master at something can lead to suffering of the soul.
The Banshees of Inisherin (****) is filled with rich performances
McDonagh shows an incredible grip on the allegory he portrays through Ireland of the past. He also knows how to get the most out of his extremely talented cast.
Sick (**) is Williamson quarantined
That it’s Williamson’s name on the script this time out is as disappointing in result as it is exciting in prospect.
Another Look at The Laughing Policeman (***) and serial killer “procedurals” in the early 1970’s
Police “procedurals” then and now spend much of their time ignoring rules, then thanking those who advised them on police work.
Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews 