Movie Review: “Becoming Cousteau”
My review of a new documentary about the life of Jacques Cousteau, who gave many of us our first glance at the undersea world and the animals who live in it.
Reel Spoilers: “No Time To Die”
The Reel Spoilers guys asked me to sit in as they reviewed the new Bond movie. As usual, there were plenty of tangents and snark involved, and — considering how it ends — I suggested that the next one in the series should be called “James Trek: The Search For Bond.” Here’s how you can listen.
Movie Review: “The Rescue”
Here’s my review of a new movie about the remarkable 2018 effort to save a soccer team trapped inside caves in Thailand when monsoons rolled in and flooded the chambers. It will be on my year-end Best Documentaries Of 2021 list.
Movie Review: “Hard Luck Love Song”
My review of a movie about a down-on-his-luck pool hustler who reconnects with a woman from his past. Spoiler: this one will not be on my Best Of 2021 list.
Movie Review: “No Time To Die”
My review of the new James Bond movie — the last one starring Daniel Craig — with Rami Malek as the villain and a scene-stealing turn by Christoph Waltz. Is it worth your time and money? Read on.
Movie Review: “I’m Your Man”
My review of a movie about a woman introduced to a man who matches everything she wants in a partner — except he’s a robot. That may sound like a bad Kate Hudson rom-com, but it turns out to be something much deeper.
Movie Review: “Dear Evan Hansen”
My review of the movie version of the Broadway hit, starring its Tony-winning star, but lacking any sense of fun. I also take on the controversy about an actor in his late twenties playing a high schooler.
Movie Review: “The Eyes Of Tammy Faye”
I’m not sure why Jessica Chastain felt it necessary to portray Tammy Faye Bakker in a story about the overly made-up televangelist’s rise and fall, but here’s my review.