Daniel Karslake’s extraordinary new documentary, named after the final words of Jesus, is a four-part examination of one of the most shameful and contentious parts of modern Christian theology: instit…
Hellboy Movie Review: Another infernal reboot
Imagine if someone has never read a Hellboy comic before. Even if that person enjoyed Guillermo del Toro’s two adaptations in 2004 and 2008, they never really felt the urge to pick up Mike Mignola’s c…
The Beach Bum Movie Review: Even with all-star cast, Harmony Korine still grates
How much does an audience let slide for the sake of someone’s credibility as an independent filmmaker? For the complaints that can be made about a bad or a weird feature, there’s a bit of leeway if it…
Cold Pursuit Movie Review: Liam Neeson freezes hollow remake
Liam Neeson is done. He’s older, he’s tired, he’s bored, he’s just not trying anymore. His career reinvention that kicked off over a decade ago with Taken has officially exhausted itself, but he can’t…
Then Came You Review: A Surprisingly Charming and Sweet Palate Cleanser
I find it important sometimes to walk into the viewing of a film, in this case my living room, almost completely blind. For big budget affairs I know it is hard, nigh, nearly impossible to accomplish …
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek Movie Review: Strong thriller setup slips in execution
Silence can be the most effective sound used in a movie. Tension and suspense can be amplified with little to no sound as much as using epic music made by John Williams or Hans Zimmer. Movie audiences…
The Upside Movie Review: Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston save this maudlin story
It is not a good time to be Kevin Hart right now. Sure he’s one of the most successful comedians in the world today who can put people into arenas for his stand-up act and in movie theater seats for h…