I’m a fan of Brad Pitt, and I think he’s one of the last genuine movie stars we have. Unfortunately, in Bullet Train, he’s hampered by a script and direction that’s neither smart nor well-made. This is a derivative cross between Guy Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino movies (shades of Joe …

Devotion demonstrates that old-fashioned well made movies can still get the job done. Driven by the two leads, Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell, the film tells the true story of Korean War fighter pilots Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner and their friendship. Their relationship develops sufficiently along with the family …

Mark Mylod’s The Menu is a slick black comedy horror movie that falls short of greatness but is involving enough throughout, with moments of genuine surprise. The film satirizes the world of gourmet food, pretentious chefs, food critics (and critics in general), the superficiality of the wealthy, and fanboys. There’s …

Violent Night is a very meat-and-potatoes kind of action picture. You want to see David Harbour’s Santa Clause kick some ass, and he does just that. You’ll hear it described as a cross between Bad Santa, Home Alone, and Die Hard. Directed by Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow, Hansel & Gretel: …

2.5 out of 4 stars There’s no doubt John Krasinski’s sequel is competent, but it feels almost like an afterthought. There’s not the same emotional connection the first film had. I applaud the performances and the chemistry between Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy. It’s a shame the movie leaves you …