Movies How Solo Makes Room for One More Spinoff in a Galaxy Far, Far, Away By Todd Jorgenson | 3 months ago This amusing and exciting installment is a sufficient distraction while the anticipation among devotees builds for Episode IX next year.
Movies Religion and Romance Collide in Well-Acted if Challenging Disobedience By Todd Jorgenson | 3 months ago This stylish and evocative drama examines crises of faith and of the heart, but winds up more than just a lurid or scandalous tale of forbidden love.
Movies It Might Not Make You Scream, But A Quiet Place Deserves to Be Talked About By Todd Jorgenson | 4 months ago This modestly creepy post-apocalyptic thriller stays committed to its simple if provocative concept, with some clever twists and effective frights.
Movies Stylish Western Hostiles Brings a New Perspective to War and Peace By Todd Jorgenson | 7 months ago Christian Bale shines in this vivid depiction of post-Civil War frontier justice that focuses more on inner conflicts than elaborate battles.
Movies Despite Flaws, Chastain’s the Winner in Compelling Molly’s Game By Todd Jorgenson | 8 months ago Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut is an insightful cautionary tale about the allure of the quick buck.
Movies Standing Tall: Downsizing Finds Humanity Amid Flaws By Todd Jorgenson | 8 months ago A remarkably simple concept is presented as a thought-provoking scenario with real-world relevance in the latest project from director Alexander Payne.
Movies Regardless of Recent Headlines, Only the Brave Is a Powerful Tribute By Todd Jorgenson | 10 months ago More of a character-based drama than a disaster flick, the film puts a human face on those who combat rural wildfires.
Movies Cruise Isn’t as Heroic, But He’s Still Entertaining, in American Made By Todd Jorgenson | 11 months ago The star’s charisma makes him an ideal fit for a fledgling airline pilot who becomes a pawn in an international maze of greed and excess during the early 1980s.
Movies Holding Court: Battle of the Sexes Offers an Amusing Peek Into Tennis History By Todd Jorgenson | 11 months ago The film features shining performances on both sides of the net and manages a fair amount of intrigue, even for those who know the outcome.
Movies Parental Guidance: Honesty Goes a Long Way Toward Improving Brad’s Status By Todd Jorgenson | 11 months ago Watching an upper-middle class misanthrope wallow in self-pity and regret isn’t as depressing as it sounds in this incisive and well-acted character study.
Movies Soderbergh Isn’t Just Spinning His Wheels With Mischievous Logan Lucky By Todd Jorgenson | 12 months ago The latest from the versatile filmmaker is another heist movie with a hillbilly twist that’s both amusing and thrilling in equal doses.
Movies Hot Wheels: Baby Driver Is a Taut and Thrilling Addition to the Heist Genre By Todd Jorgenson | 1 year ago Even if it’s not as compelling when the engine isn’t running, the latest from British director Edgar Wright finds its own rhythm.
