Authors: Patrick Gibbs
Film Review: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Much like the very best music, Geroge C. Wolfe’s adaptation of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is a whirlwind of emotions. … read more
Film Review: News of the World
Starring Tom Hanks, Paul Greengrass’ News of the World is a testament to the power of the movies to take us on an epic journey. … read more
Film Review: The Midnight Sky
The Midnight Sky is not without its strengths. George Clooney stars as an astronomer after earth has been devastated by a catastrophe. … read more
Film Review: WIld Mountain Thyme
Wild Mountain Thyme is a pleasant diversion, and it’s just cute and charming enough to overcome its flimsy storytelling most of the time. … read more
Film Review: Safety
Reginald Hudlin’s Safety scores enough points by just being what it is to be an enjoyable movie for family viewing. … read more
FIlm Review: Ammonite
Ammonite is slickly done, and worth the investment of time if you’re a serious fan of either or both of the accomplished leading ladies. … read more
Film Review: The Prom
It’s not perfect, but The Prom is a rousingly enjoyable romp that tugs at the heartstrings and presents a very worthwhile message … read more
Film Review: The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
The bad news is that The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone doesn’t succeed in turning The Godfather, Part III into a great film. … read more
Film Review: Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal plays things too safely to realize its full potential, but it could have been something really special. … read more
Film Review: I’m Your Woman
Directed by Julia Hart and starring Rachel Brosnahan, I’m Your Woman is one of the best character-based thrillers to come along in a while. … read more