Movie Reviews

'Searching' has an innovative approach to storytelling—the entire film takes place on computer screens.

August 30, 2018

A clever framing device surrounds a more conventional film

Glenn Close does her best, but 'The Wife' is little more than a prestigious soap opera.

August 30, 2018

Male egos and the Pulitzer Prize are fodder for a sappy soap

'Crazy Rich Asians' is... OK...

August 28, 2018

The movie certainly deserves praise, but not for its plot

In the decade since the release of 'The Dark Knight,' critics and academics still can't agree on what it all means.

August 30, 2018

On 10th anniversary, 'The Dark Knight' returns to theaters, hits Netflix

'The Meg' promises a far bigger bite than it can deliver

August 27, 2018

Where was the block-long shark we were promised? This thing's only 70 feet!

In 'Puzzle,' a lonely housewife finds liberation through competitive jigsawing.

August 27, 2018

A love story and family drama are pieced together in this jigsaw of a film

Rock Rubber 45s - Inspiring autobiographical doc profiles Bobbito Garcia, a man at the nexus of cool

August 17, 2018

Robert 'Bobbito' Garcia tells his story, in his words—with a little help from his celebrity friends—in 'Rock Rubber 45s,' which is screening at this year's San Jose Jazz Summer Fest.

In 'BlackkKlansman,' a secular Jew and Colorado Springs' first black cop team up to battle the KKK.

August 17, 2018

Spike Lee's latest is a winner about an unlikely undercover mission

DISNEY’S CHRISTOPHER ROBIN REVIEW

August 30, 2018

Disney’s Christopher Robin, now playing in theaters, is the feel good film you didn’t know you needed. It’s a great film for kids, but even better for adults could use something a little calming.

The Spy Who Dumped Me: Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon buddy up for forgettable spy comedy.

August 02, 2018

Kate McKinnon can't save this crass, chick-buddy flick aimed at dudes

Two of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic films duel with a revival of two 007 films from 1983.

August 02, 2018

Marilyn Monroe, Sean Connery and Roger Moore all star in revivals at 3Below

'Mission: Impossible—Fallout' is a knockout, excelling in its mix of trickery and brute force.

August 02, 2018

The latest in action film franchise is a nearly perfect, highly explosive delight

In 'Blindspotting' the racial and economic divide tearing at the fabric of Oakland is explored through the friendship between a white man and a black man.

August 02, 2018

Another film continues summer trend of highlighting inequality in Oakland

In 'Eighth Grade,' early adolescent Kayla balances an awkward social life and highly polished social media presence.

August 02, 2018

Being stuck in the middle of junior high sucks, but it makes for a nostalgic story

SKYSCRAPER (2018) REVIEW

July 17, 2018

A SEMI-DECENT (IF NOT GENERIC) ACTION ENDEAVOR

In documentary 'The King,' Elvis is a metaphor for American malaise

July 12, 2018

At his height, Elvis Presley captivated the nation; at his lowest, he died on his toilet hopped up on opiods.

Remarkable story of three brothers separated at birth has a dark twist

July 12, 2018

THESE FAMOUS TRIPLETS DISCOVER LAYER UPON LAYER OF SURPRISES—NOT ALL OF THEM PLEASANT—IN THE NEW DOCUMENTARY ‘THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS’

Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska star in 'Damsel,' a black comedy masquerading as a Western.

July 12, 2018

Finally, a Western for the #MeToo era

Universal's Attempt at a Cinematic Monster Universe under Review after Tom Cruise's "Mummy" Flop

May 15, 2018

The new Marvel superhero movie, Avengers: Infinity War, was triumphantly released to the theaters a couple of weeks ago and has already seen fans raving about the instalment that finally brings together all of their Marvel Cinematic Universe favorite characters – a...

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Fort Worth Accident Map

July 01, 2017

Here in Texas, one person dies in a crash approximately every 2.5 hours—many of them at intersections.

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Pacquiao’s Best Fights of All Time

April 29, 2015

Brought to you by Tecate Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are readying to battle on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite generating historic revenue figures, greediness and disagreements over drug testing protocols delayed this...

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Frisco is 'Boomtown' Texas (Sponsored)

March 30, 2015

Anyone planning a move to North Texas should strongly consider Frisco as their new home base. It’s a growing and thriving suburb just north of Dallas and offers a modern lifestyle with all the safety and security one should expect from a suburban city. Frisco fo...

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