Venom
It’s a foregone conclusion that a character drawn as ludicrously proportioned as the pin-headed Venom inspires a film adaptation that abandons all semblance of drama and veers a hard left into slapstick.
The Hate U Give
Even if it might not drastically alter moviegoer perceptions with regard to police brutality and…
Capsule reviews for Oct. 5
A Crooked Somebody While poking fun at a broad target, this thriller from director Trevor…
Night School
Despite boasting some gifted and talented collaborators on both sides of the camera, Night School…
Smallfoot
The goal of Smallfoot is not to change your conviction regarding urban legends, but instead…
The Old Man and the Gun
Although it’s a fitting swan song for the legendary acting career of Robert Redford, The…
Capsule reviews for Sept. 28
All About Nina Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s ferocious performance galvanizes this character-driven drama about a stand-up…
A Star Is Born
There’s a scene in the 2018 remake of Wellman, Carson and Parker’s 1937 film, A…