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September 2026

September 25, 2026

Review: Pitt’s Moving ‘Heart of the Beast’ Among 2026’s Best

“Heart of the Beast” looks, at first glance, like another survival thriller in the lineage...

September 11, 2026

Review: ‘The Uprising’ Asks: ‘Is There Not a Cause?’

“The Uprising” is a grand historical epic filtered through Paul Greengrass’s gritty, handheld, boots-in-the-mud style....

August 2026

August 23, 2026

Review: “House of Worship” Brings Praise to the Big Screen

For anyone who has been a fan of worship music since its modern resurgence, “House...

July 2026

July 29, 2026

‘Spider-Man Brand New Day’ Review: A Lonely Hero’s Hope

Even superheroes need a support system. After the heartbreaking sacrifice at the end of “No...

July 01, 2026

‘Young Washington’: Thrilling Founding Father Biopic Review

“Young Washington” arrives at the perfect moment, just in time for America’s birthday celebrations. From...

July 01, 2026

Everyone Has Lost Their Minds: My ‘Supergirl’ Review

When I sat down for the “Supergirl” preview, I approached it with genuine hesitation. Early...

June 2026

June 13, 2026

Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’: Faith Shaken by Aliens?

The pre-release discourse surrounding Steven Spielberg’s new film “Disclosure Day” proved almost more compelling than...

June 04, 2026

‘Masters of the Universe:’ Campy 80s Nostalgia Hits Hard

“Masters of the Universe” feels like a long-awaited reunion with childhood friends for those of...

May 2026

May 28, 2026

‘Pressure:’ Best D-Day War Movie of 2026 – Powerful & Deep

Going into “Pressure,” you immediately sense you’re watching something special — a war movie unlike...

May 03, 2026

Michael Jackson Biopic: A Fan’s Honest Take on ‘Michael’

t’s only right that I begin this review by admitting I’m a longtime Michael Jackson...

May 03, 2026

‘The Sheep Detectives’: a Heartwarming Whodunit for All Ages

"The Sheep Detectives" feels like the perfect bridge between the thrilling fun of "Knives Out"...

March 2026

March 20, 2026

Review: Gosling Soars in Space Adventure ‘Project Hail Mary’

“Project Hail Mary,” directed by Academy Award-winning duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller ("Spider-Man: Into...

January 2026

January 22, 2026

Review: Chris Pratt Races the A.I. Clock in ‘Mercy’

The new Chris Pratt thriller "Mercy" (directed by Timur Bekmambetov) offers a fresh yet familiar...

December 2025

December 21, 2025

Review: ‘Song Sung Blue’ a Heartfelt Tale of Love and Music

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson light up the screen in one of the most uplifting...

October 2025

October 03, 2025

Review: Dwayne Johnson Wrestles Fear in ‘Smashing Machine’

In “The Smashing Machine,” opening today from A24, Dwayne Johnson delivers the most dramatic performance...

September 2025

September 26, 2025

Review: “One Battle” Delivers Fireworks—and Stokes Division

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest, “One Battle After Another,” is as explosive as its title suggests....

September 10, 2025

Review: ‘The Grand Finale,’ a Bittersweet ‘Downton’ Goodbye

After fifteen years of captivating audiences, “Downton Abbey” returns for its final bow with “Downton...

July 2025

July 30, 2025

Review: ‘The Naked Gun’ Speaks Universal Language of Comedy

Liam Neeson shows a different set of skills in the hilarious new reboot of “The...

July 08, 2025

Review: “Superman” Soars with Heroism, Humor, and Compassion

The Man of Steel flies back onto the big screen this week in a bold,...

July 02, 2025

Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Delivers Dino Thrills

After “Jurassic World: Dominion” left the franchise on uneven ground, “Jurassic World: Rebirth” roars in...

June 2025

June 18, 2025

Review: ‘F1 The Movie’ Combines Horsepower and Heart

"F1 The Movie," racing into theaters June 27 from Apple Studios, is a thrilling, turbo-charged...

June 13, 2025

Review: Childlike Faith and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon sets a new standard for reimagining beloved animated...

June 04, 2025

Review: In ‘John Wick: Ballerina,’ Eve Re-Enters the Garden

“From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” is the latest explosive entry in the action-packed...

May 2025

May 20, 2025

Review: ‘Reckoning’ Pits Tom Cruise Against ‘Anti-God’ AI

Tom Cruise suits up once again as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible – The Final...

May 09, 2025

Review: Charming “Nonnas” Celebrates Food, Family, Faith

Stephen Chbosky’s “Nonnas” is one of those rare films that wears its heart proudly on...

April 2025

April 10, 2025

Movie Review: “Drop” a Thrilling Throwback in Modern Times

Sometimes a moviegoer just wants a good, old-fashioned thriller that doesn’t try to reinvent the...

November 2024

November 15, 2024

Review: ‘Red One,’ an Adrenaline-Fueled Christmas Adventure

The new holiday action film Red One bursts onto the scene with a high-octane premise:...

November 04, 2024

Review: ‘Best Christmas Pageant’ is a Warm, Witty Classic

Trust me, there’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with the...

October 2024

October 22, 2024

Review: Exceptional ‘Conclave’ Exposes Faith, Doubts, Hope

"Conclave," releading this week from Focus Features, delves into one of the most secretive and...

October 08, 2024

Review: ‘Saturday Night’ Embraces Chaos, Blasts Christianity

I go way back with “Saturday Night Live.” As a kid, the first cast I...