‘Sentimental Value’: Reflecting on Art, Redemption, and Healing
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‘Sentimental Value’: Reflecting on Art, Redemption, and Healing

“Sentimental Value” raises the crucial question: is creating art a genuine form of seeking forgiveness? Or is it an elegant way to externalize guilt?
‘A House of Dynamite’: The Fear of Nuclear Annihilation
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‘A House of Dynamite’: The Fear of Nuclear Annihilation

Director Kathryn Bigelow’s film is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a mysterious intercontinental ballistic missile launch.
‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker
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‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker

“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.
‘Truth & Treason’: A Youth of Conscience
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‘Truth & Treason’: A Youth of Conscience

A young Mormon during World War II spreads the truth of anti-Semitism and pays the price.
‘The Woman in Cabin 10’: Agatha Christie Meets ‘Knives Out’
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‘The Woman in Cabin 10’: Agatha Christie Meets ‘Knives Out’

Keira Knightley is the fly in the ointment in this gaslighting mystery on the high seas.

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‘Bull Run’: Runs but Doesn’t Fly

‘Bull Run’: Runs but Doesn’t Fly

Possibly all the American professions like tech, finance, sales, real estate, law, politics, and media—that tend to feature bro-culture—will enjoy ‘Bull Run.’
‘Christy’: Sydney Sweeney Goes Full ‘Raging Bull’ De Niro

‘Christy’: Sydney Sweeney Goes Full ‘Raging Bull’ De Niro

Sweeney has shifted her brand from pin-up-girl to serious actress with a series of unglamorous roles. With ‘Christy’ she turns in a career-best as a pro boxer.
‘Sentimental Value’: Reflecting on Art, Redemption, and Healing

‘Sentimental Value’: Reflecting on Art, Redemption, and Healing

“Sentimental Value” raises the crucial question: is creating art a genuine form of seeking forgiveness? Or is it an elegant way to externalize guilt?
‘A House of Dynamite’: The Fear of Nuclear Annihilation

‘A House of Dynamite’: The Fear of Nuclear Annihilation

Director Kathryn Bigelow’s film is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a mysterious intercontinental ballistic missile launch.
‘Ballad of a Small Player’: A Sharp Indictment of Gambling

‘Ballad of a Small Player’: A Sharp Indictment of Gambling

Colin Farrell gives it his all and then some as a too far-gone gaming addict living in Macau.
‘Good Fortune’: Too Nice to Compete With ‘Trading Places’

‘Good Fortune’: Too Nice to Compete With ‘Trading Places’

One can say, positively, that ‘Good Fortune’ is fundamentally positive and nice. Unfortunately, the best comedy is often quite mean.
‘London Calling’: A Hitman Caper-Comedy and Road-Buddy Movie

‘London Calling’: A Hitman Caper-Comedy and Road-Buddy Movie

Veteran assassin is forced to help a crime boss’s son become a man—a hitman—in a series of wacky, action-filled setups. Fun premise, bad execution—pun intended.
‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker

‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker

“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.
‘Roofman’: Using Military Skills for a Life of Petty Crime

‘Roofman’: Using Military Skills for a Life of Petty Crime

One of America’s failures is not helping soldiers transition back to society. That’s not the real story of “Roofman,” but one appreciates the artistic license.