Movie Review: “Elvis”
Here’s my review of Baz Luhrmann’s new movie bio of Elvis Presley, with Austin Butler as the singer and Tom Hanks as his abusive manager, Col. Tom Parker.
“The Phantom Of The Open”
Here’s my review of a new movie starring Mark Rylance as a real-life guy who entered the British Open in 1976 — even though he’d never played a round of golf in his life.
Movie Review: “Lightyear”
Here’s my review of Pixar’s new entry in the “Toy Story” cinematic universe, an animated adventure centered on space ranger Buzz Lightyear versus the evil villain Zurg.
“Good Luck To You, Leo Grande”
My review of a new movie in which a widowed woman (Emma Thompson) hires a sex worker (Daryl McCormack) to experience what it’s like to be with a man whose job is merely to give her pleasure.
Movie Review: “Operation Mincemeat”
My review of a movie (streaming on Netflix) about a giant deception British spies used during World War II to fool the Nazis, involving a corpse that washed ashore with some phony documents.
Movie Review: “Top Gun: Maverick”
My review of the sequel to one of Tom Cruise’s biggest hits, with a new squad of hotshot pilots, a suicide mission, a new love interest, and some voices from the past.
Movie Review: “The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent”
My review of a self-aware satire starring Nicolas Cage as himself in the vein of “Being John Malkovich” and the underrated “Last Action Hero” — but more so.
Movie Review: “Stu’s Show”
My review of a documentary about Stu Shostak, longtime host of a streaming internet show about vintage TV, and how he advocated for the love of his life when she suffered a near-fatal brain aneurysm.