‘The King’s Man’ review: This unexpected prequel takes a more serious, historical turn for the franchise

For a film series primarily known for its spunk, it’s a bit shocking to see Matthew Vaughn take his third foray into the Kingsman universe and ring it dry of its bite. What often felt like a direct lampoon of…

‘A Journal for Jordan’ review: As director, Denzel Washington fails to bring these sentimental pages to life

There’s no denying that Denzel Washington is a great actor. The GOAT, even. Throughout the decades, the masterful, well-distinguished, and heavily-influential performer has demonstrated his high-caliber bravado in several premier projects, with accolades to spare for his thunderous talents. He’s…

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ finally reclaims Trinity, the franchise’s most essential character

Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Matrix Resurrections.  Everyone has heard of her or knows who she is. She’s the world’s best hacker; she robbed the Internal Revenue Service’s database. She’s also in love with the One, the “savior,”…

The 13 Best Movies of 2021

The film industry is in a state of massive change right now. The way we watch movies has never been in a more dubious state during my lifetime, certainly, and maybe yours. This was the year movie theaters reopened in…

‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ review: Washington and McDormand get twisted in this postmodern ode to Shakespeare

Tell anyone you’ve just seen The Tragedy of Macbeth and you’ll almost certainly have to follow up with, “Which one?” First put on in 1606 (what a time), there have since been several productions of “Macbeth” on stage, and several…

‘Don’t Look Up’ review: Adam McKay’s angry, exhaustive satire is a miss

On “Murder,” one of The Office‘s funniest episodes, the employees at Dunder-Mifflin’s Scranton branch face catastrophe. The company’s economic situation is dire, and rumors of bankruptcy begin to float around the workspace. Of course, that could mean lost jobs, losses…

‘Nightmare Alley’ review: Guillermo del Toro’s latest is deceptive, but not in the way you might think.

There’s a con at play, this beguiling sense that everything isn’t exactly what it seems. It dances with the allure of the carnival, but never shies away from the ruse. You’re constantly left with the sense that you’re on the…