‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ is a gorgeous, kinetic, and heart-tugging piece of film-making that is simply one of the best super-hero films I’ve ever experienced.
Category: Movie Reviews
Review: Great cast highlights fun but unnecessary Disney remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’
The cast, led by the thoroughly enchanting Halle Bailey as Ariel, was sharp and imminently watchable. Bailey has the makings of a super star with a magnificent voice and an exotic look that combines powerfully on the big screen.
Review: For good or ill, ‘Fast X’ delivers on expectations
If you like action, car explosions, gun play, and all manner of fisticuffs, you’ll probably have some fun with this film and its appealing cast of characters.
Review: Sci-fi thriller ‘Hypnotic’ frustrates as an over-plotted mess
Unless you are just an Affleck or Rodriguez completest, this movie is an easy pass.
Review: ‘Guardians Vol. 3’ solid swan song for characters, director
It’s not going too far or giving away too much to say the Guardians will never be the same after this movie.
Summer Movie Guide: The most anticipated films from May to August
Here is a rundown of some of the most anticipated films that will be opening between the beginning of May and the end of August.
Theaters filled with new movies as summer season approaches
Last week six new movies opened in Northwest Arkansas theaters, and this week five new films are debuting locally, and we are still two weeks away from the summer movie season.
Mediocre horrors fill theaters the weekend after Easter
It’s the week after Easter, but all hell is breaking loose at movie theaters.
Review: Nostalgia, Affleck’s direction sets ‘Air’ apart
In the broadest sense, directors are storytellers, and for my money, Ben Affleck remains one of the best working to day.
Review: Solid direction, cast lift D&D movie above the fray
‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ is an entertaining fantasy/comedy that on the surface doesn’t take itself too seriously, and because of that, it’s a fun time at the movies.
Review: Latest Wick movie pulls out all the stops
This is a movie that if you are interested in seeing, I’d suggest going quickly before you stumble across bits of information that you probably don’t want know before seeing the film.
Review: Over-acting steals thunder from Shazam sequel
The movie is packed with humor, action, charming characters, fearsome adversaries, and solid special effects featuring a veritable menagerie of mythological creatures to duke it out with the Shazam Family.
It’s shaping up to be a big night for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ at the Oscars
Indy favorite “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads the pack with 11 nominations, while “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” each received nine. “Elvis” received eight.
Review: ‘Creed III’ is solid fun but buckles in third act
For two-thirds of “Creed III,” the movie is better than any freshman directorial effort has the right to be.
Review: Schlocky ‘Cocaine Bear’ a minimal cinematic treat
Watching Cocaine Bear is kind of like eating a Twinkie. You know it’s ultimately bad for you, but it tastes good enough while you’re eating it.