“By Any Means” tarnishes the entire narrative of the 1960s Civil Rights movement in the quest to create an action film.
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“By Any Means” tarnishes the entire narrative of the 1960s Civil Rights movement in the quest to create an action film.
Adam Wingard’s latest John Carpenter homage is a violent, stylized good time.
“Fall 2: Deadpoint” does a great job of reproducing the nail-biting vertigo of the original — and it’s just as ridiculous.
Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars” is entertaining enough to ward off boredom, but it tosses out the novel’s distinctly pastoral rendering of post-apocalyptic life in favor of ridiculous action add-ons.
Running from dinosaurs is cheaper (?) than marriage counseling in David Robert Mitchell’s uneven sci-fi adventure.
Old school Looney Tune charms abound in this live-action/animation hybrid.
Can Jason Statham whip a couple dozen bad guys on a container ship in about 90 minutes, starting out with no weapons at all? You’ll never guess the answer.
Isa and Edwin discuss the latest Peter Parker adventure.
Christopher Nolan outdoes himself with this mesmerizing take on the classic tale.
This action/adventure embraces the inherent goofiness of the He-Man universe but outstays its welcome.
The Star Wars universe makes a triumphant return to the big screen — one lousy character aside.
The video game sequel delivers decent fight sequences and fan service, but little else.
Bart Layton’s Michael Mann homage stands on its own as a refreshing throwback.
Gore Verbinski’s first film in a decade is wise and wildly entertaining sci-fi adventure.
Stunning visual effects, a thumping NIN score — and some Depeche Mode jokes are enough to keep this sequel entertaining.
Dwayne Johnson is mesmerizing in Benny Safdie’s Mark Kerr biopic.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s thrilling, Pynchon-inspired action/drama is an entertaining lark.
It only took 30-plus years, but we finally have a good F4 movie.
Ari Aster continues his phenomenal young career with this blisteringly funny COVID-era satire.
James Gunn’s thoroughly fun take on the Man of Steel gets this long-suffering series back on track.
