Review: As murder mysteries go, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ is deadly dull

It’s packaged like a luxurious slice of old Hollywood goodness, yet it consistently falls short of that mantle.

by John W. Allman September 22, 2023August 1, 2025

It’s packaged like a luxurious slice of old Hollywood goodness, yet it consistently falls short of that mantle.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Halloween Ends’ on a divisive note, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating 44 years that changed the ‘Shape’ of horror

Maybe instead of bitching online, we should all go back and rewatch John Carpenter’s original one more time, to say a small blessing of thanks.

by John W. Allman October 24, 2022August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is equal parts nostalgia and inspirational slogans that basically mean nothing—but it sure does fly fast

Don’t ask why. There is no why.

by John W. Allman May 25, 2022July 15, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Paddington 2 makes being kind cool again

Who says being kind is out of style? Take a lesson from everyone’s favorite bear.

by Bernetta Knighten January 27, 2018December 24, 2024

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Movie Review: Snowden‘s secret is its lack of heft

Oliver Stone’s biopic can’t support the substance of its story.

by Jessica Watzman October 3, 2016August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Sicario depicts the wild cartel chaos at the border

There’s serious heat at the border, and it’s not just the blazing sun.

by Caitlin Albritton October 2, 2015July 15, 2025

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Movie Review: Stonewalling vs. viewing Stonewall

Roland Emmerich revisits the riots that led to the gay liberation movement.

by Caitlin Albritton September 24, 2015February 8, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: The Diary of a Teenage Girl is worth a peek

1970s in San Fran? You know there’s going to be sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll.

by Caitlin Albritton August 28, 2015August 4, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Paper Towns

The coming of age dramedy charms but doesn’t color outside the lines.

by Nina Porciuncula July 26, 2015June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Mr. Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is having a senior moment, and it’s much more than elementary, dear movie-watchers.

by Julie Garisto July 17, 2015August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Is Self/less too easy?

A little style and less substance don’t add up to the price of admission.

by Astrid Budgor July 9, 2015January 27, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: The Overnight

Young parents get kinky, though awkwardly, in the amusing indie jaunt.

by Julie Garisto July 2, 2015August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Jurassic World overcomes minor flaws, because dinosaurs

Bigger dinosaurs, bigger park and boffo 3D make for an exciting Jurassic sequel.

by Scott Harrell June 11, 2015May 15, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Movie review — The Theory of Everything

The Oscar-buzzed film gives us an intimate look at one of science’s greatest thinkers — and his wife.

by Julie Garisto November 19, 2014August 17, 2023

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Movie Review: Fincher’s Gone Girl slayed me

Ben Affleck stars in a killer film adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel.

by Joe Bardi October 3, 2014June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Lucy, starring Scarlett Johansson

Luc Besson’s return to directing piles action on top of flawed science and a flimsy storyline.

by Joe Bardi July 24, 2014July 7, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Earth to Echo Never Finds its Footing

This found-footage, sci-fi adventure is all over the place.

by Katy Williamson July 7, 2014August 3, 2023

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Ida rather be a nun

Polish import Ida offers a stark drama set in the 1960s.

by Joe Bardi June 23, 2014April 24, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2 never learns to tell a story

Dreamworks follows up a blockbuster with a safe, tepid cash-in.

by Anthony Salveggi June 14, 2014June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Few Faults to be found in Our Stars

Woodley, Elgort, and supporting cast bring a beloved YA novel to life.

by Katy Williamson June 6, 2014August 3, 2023

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Review: As murder mysteries go, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ is deadly dull

‘Halloween Ends’ on a divisive note, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating 44 years that changed the ‘Shape’ of horror

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is equal parts nostalgia and inspirational slogans that basically mean nothing—but it sure does fly fast

Paddington 2 makes being kind cool again

Movie Review: Snowden‘s secret is its lack of heft

Movie Review: Sicario depicts the wild cartel chaos at the border

Movie Review: Stonewalling vs. viewing Stonewall

Movie Review: The Diary of a Teenage Girl is worth a peek

Movie Review: Paper Towns

Movie Review: Mr. Holmes

Movie Review: Is Self/less too easy?

Movie Review: The Overnight

Movie Review: Jurassic World overcomes minor flaws, because dinosaurs

Movie review — The Theory of Everything

Movie Review: Fincher’s Gone Girl slayed me

Movie Review: Lucy, starring Scarlett Johansson

Earth to Echo Never Finds its Footing

Ida rather be a nun

Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2 never learns to tell a story

Few Faults to be found in Our Stars