‘Amsterdam’ review: Despite a stellar Christian Bale, Russell’s latest is a massive misfire

Amsterdam is a new period comedy thriller written, directed, and produced by David O. Russell. Released through 20th Century Studios. At their best, David O. Russell’s movies will revel in their mayhem. They’re infused with the tenaciousness and/or thunderousness of…

‘The Suicide Squad’ review: James Gunn expertly flips the script, and cast, with glorious gore and comic-book mayhem

More of a soft reboot than sequel, The Suicide Squad is James Gunn’s R-rated, DCEU redemption story in more ways than one. It probably won’t save the world, but it just might save the summer blockbuster season. What a difference…

Bombshell Movie Review: Even Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie can’t make this story truly explosive

The main issue with Bombshell is a certain lack of perception, a reticence to truly examine a culture that was practically guaranteed to implode one way or another. To the film’s credit, it does dive into the story of the…

Ewan McGregor Cast As Black Mask In ‘Birds of Prey’

Warner Bros. and DC will now be one with the Force…sort of. According to Deadline, Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor has joined the cast of Birds of Prey as the villainous Black Mask. The Golden Globe-winner will play Gotham City mob boss…

Movie Review: I, Tonya

If you watch this year’s The Disaster Artist and I, Tonya, you’ll notice similarities between James Franco’s Tommy Wiseau and Margot Robbie’s Tonya Harding: they both are determined individuals, struggling to excel in their passion, but are only scrutinized and…

2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Nominations Announced

The Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced this morning. This past year has been another strong one for independent films. with features like Call Me by Your Name, The Florida Project, Get Out, Lady Bird, and The Rider headlining the competition. One could also say the ISA…

Movie Review: Goodbye Christopher Robin

The intense emotion that Goodbye Christopher Robin evokes is hard to capture in words. There is sentimentality within the material, nostalgia for the immensely recognizable Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the 100-acre woods. But Goodbye Christopher Robin is…