My pen broke just before the movie began, leaving me unable to take any notes. If, come next December, I look over my notes, look back over the movies I have seen throughout the year, I probably won’t even notice this one’s absence … More The Commuter

“The Last Jedi” isn’t a home run, but the second half is so good it comes darn close. It’s really two movies in one with a soggy first half that bears too many of its predecessor’s problems, replaced by an amazing and stunningly satisfying second half. … More Star Wars: The Last Jedi

I reviewed “Coco” for Punch Drunk Movies a couple of weeks ago. I stand by my words there, but in the interest of space and simplicity I left out some of my more conflicted feelings about the film. What follows is a “special edition” of that review with those conflictions put back in … More Coco (Redux)

I don’t know what’s missing, what secret ingredient it would need to be great. But sometimes good is good enough, and “Flag” is good enough … More Last Flag Flying

If the names Kubrick, Haneke, Lynch got your attention, you will probably enjoy this movie. It is an oddly cathartic experience. Leaving the theater, you’re glad it’s over, but you walk out saying, “WTF was that?” … More The Killing of a Sacred Deer