Right up front I have to say "Toy Story 4" is one of the best movies out there right now. Sweet, endearing and, yes, even wholesome ... more

The comedy-sci-fi concept behind Men in Black could probably go on forever if its creators had as much imagination as the special effects designers hired to come up with all ... more

The most disturbing part of “Dark Phoenix,” the new X-Men movie, is not the apocalyptic attack from a mysterious cosmic force or the aliens that want to control it and wipe out all life on earth ... more

Epic. That’s about all I can say about the new “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.” With the sound cranked up high enough to jiggle your synapses, the movie is a visual and aural experience unlike many in cinemas since the Sensurround in 1974’s “Earthquake.” more

Ok, ok, "Brightburn" is the anti-Superman, the Bizarro World-ish version of the Man of Steel. There, I said it. But, “Brightburn” is more than that. In fact, it has bigger fish to fry. more

The third film of any big budget series should ask one of two things from its audience: 1. Do you need a recap because you saw the second movie so long ago you need a reminder? Or, 2., who cares? ... more

What was the "counterculture"? In the 1960s, there was a cultural revolution that pitted young people, political movements, minorities and a resulting media explosion against the … more

There are a lot of good reasons some movies with male leads could easily be remade with female actors and probably turn out better ... more

In the face of systemic, legalized, governmental oppression that targets you, your family, your community -- what can you do? The film "Who Will Write Our History?" shows us. more

Charlize Theron doesn't make many mistakes when picking movies in which to star, but once in a while she ends up in a real stinker.  more