“Oh, Hi” delivers romance with ropes and regret
The film is primarily a two-hander that relies heavily on its two leads, both of whom are outstanding. Molly Gordon shines as Iris, playing her with an unsteady energy that keeps the audience engaged. Although Iris could be unlikeable and flirts with villainy through her chaotic actions, Gordon infuses her with a lovestruck humanity.
Reality bites—literally—in “The Jurassic Games: Extinction”
Reality TV collides with prehistoric monsters, again, in The Jurassic Games: Extinction, the continuation of 2018’s sleeper hit.
“Thou Shalt Not Bore: Saint Clare is a stylish spin on morality and mayhem”
“Saint Clare” is the kind of off-kilter genre gem that sneaks up on you. Stylish, darkly comic, and anchored by a surprisingly nuanced performance from Bella Thorne, it offers a twisted take on the vigilante thriller, wrapped in Catholic guilt and laced with satire.
“Sovereign” is a haunting true crime drama anchored by powerhouse performances
Dennis Quaid adds authoritative gravitas as Police Chief Jim Bouchart, a figure whose attempts to maintain order clash with the Kanes’ escalating defiance. Quaid avoids caricature, instead portraying Bouchart as a man striving to do the right thing in a system just as flawed as the one the Kanes oppose. There is also strong supporting work from Martha Plimpton, Nancy Travis, and Thomas Mann.
“M3GAN 2.0” Is a genre-bending glow-up that stays too long at the party
Two years after besting M3Gan, Gemma (Allison Williams) and Cady (Violet McGraw) are living a somewhat tranquil life. Gemma is becoming a successful author and advocate for the regulation of artificial intelligence, while Cady, now aged 14, is in a rebellious stage. M3GAN, on the other hand, is being held in a small, harmless robotic doll for safety purposes.
“Off The Grid” is a misfire for Josh Duhamel
Guy (Duhamel) is a brilliant scientist who decides to go “off the grid” to safeguard humanity after a morally bankrupt company led by Ranish (Kinnear) tries to weaponize his revolutionary technology. While hiding, he makes friends with brainy teen Chase (Michael Zapesotsky) and catches the eye of local waitress Josey (María Elisa Camargo).
“F1” crosses the finish lines as a classic summer blockbuster
Acclaimed director Joseph Kosinski returns to the summer blockbuster scene with the highly anticipated film F1…
“Elio” is a heartwarming throwback for the imaginative kid in moviegoers
Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio forms new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, including Questa (Jameela Jamil ), a radiant-like alien ambassador, OOOOO (Shirley Henderson), a blue gelatinous liquid supercomputer, and Glordon (Remy Edgerly), a worm-like alien with a heart of gold. However, it’s not all fun and games as Elio must navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and avoid war with Lord Grigon (Brad Garrett), a bulky, worm-like alien warlord and ambassador who is Glordon’s father.
Tribeca Review : “Paradise Records”
Since “Wild Style” hit cinemas in 1982, Hip-Hop and Hollywood have been synonymous. So it’s no surprise that Gaithersburg, Maryland-born rapper Logic moves from MC to director by exchanging rap verses for boom mic duties as he directs and stars in a hyperlocal comedy, “Paradise Records,” that celebrates the single-day sets films he grew up on.
“How to Train Your Dragon” soars in live-action glory
Dean DeBlois, a three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe recipient, brings his directorial expertise to the live-action adaptation of DreamWorks’ animated film How to Train Your Dragon
“The Life of Chuck Is” a bittersweet trip through life, death, and dance moves
Director Mike Flanagan returns for a third time to the world of legendary author Stephen King in “The Life of Chuck,” produced by NEON. Flanagan also writes the screenplay for the film, which is based on the story of the same name that first appeared in King’s book “If It Bleeds.”
“Barron’s Cove” features a never better Garrett Hedlund in a gripping tale of grief and vengeance
Through his powerful performance in Barron’s Cove, Garrett Hedlund delivers one of his strongest roles. He leads a gritty crime drama filled with secretive small-town elements and intense emotions. Writer-director Evan Ari Kelman presents a narrative filled with grief and loyalty that moves toward retribution amidst the fictional backdrop of Monroe City, Massachusetts.