Photo courtesy Netflix. When “Knives Out” came out in 2019, it was a smart and fun ensemble mystery to which Daniel Craig’s character, detective Benoit…
“Les Misérables” is one of the all-time great musical-theater juggernauts, and I’ve been lucky enough to see it multiple times over the years. The soaring…
Photo courtesy Netflix There are few things Hollywood loves more than movies about itself. The behind-the-scenes drama and combustible personalities at best make for interesting…
Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures I really, really wanted to like “The Running Man.” I consider myself a fan of the star, the director and the…
Photo courtesy Sony Pictures Classics Some moments in history carry such a profound weight that simply dramatizing them on film in a competent manner can…
“The Notebook” is regarded as the 21st century’s gold standard of tear-jerking romance. A Nicholas Sparks joint (the master of emotional manipulation) “The Notebook” is…
Photo courtesy Focus Features I’ve been writing movie reviews for longer than I care to admit, but I honestly can’t recall ever seeing an incredibly…