War is a drug that doesn’t leave the system. For some, the atrocities of the Vietnam War never washed away, a stain that even decades couldn’t strip away. You could … Continue reading ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is Spike Lee’s best joint

The greatest movies often come from a real place. Someone had to wrestle a demon or a painful memory out of their head and heart in order to come to … Continue reading Heartfelt and honest, ‘The King of Staten Island’ hits all the right notes

Human beings compose themselves of certain parts that should be only recognizable or identifiable to their own DNA. Borrowing pieces from another human results in self-sabotage, betrayal, and overall disappointment. … Continue reading A crowd-pleasing delight! Beanie Feldstein owns the night in ‘How to Build a Girl’

A brilliant detective. A legendary actor who created comedy without sound. A sly criminal. A dedicated journalist. And a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist. If you can say one thing about … Continue reading Robert Downey Jr.’s 10 best roles

25 years ago, Michael Mann’s “Heat” changed the way people envisioned action films. The effect hasn’t lessened a single bit in the time since its release. By using an action-packed … Continue reading ‘Endgame’ director Joe Russo thinks ‘Heat’ is greatness. He’s not wrong

A martial arts comedy is something the world needs in a dire way right now. “Kung Fu Ghost” kicked off production this spring. Bring it on, Jennifer N. Linch. The … Continue reading Jennifer N. Linch’s ‘Kung Fu Ghost’ promises something special for film fans

One of the greatest fears in life is wondering if someone is watching you. Someone that you can’t see, yet somehow you feel the presence of a body. Filmmakers have … Continue reading Why ‘The Invisible Man’ is an authentic horror experience

Human beings are a naturally stubborn species. We like to think of ourselves as computers with hearts, arranging our day like a database with carefully manufactured functions and a predictable … Continue reading ‘Ordinary Love’ is one of the most honest and compassionate films you’ll find about breast cancer