All articles by Lora Grady

Though occasionally uneven, the latest from director Christopher Nolan is a film of towering technical prowess and raw emotional truth.

Fresh, fun update of the Spider-Man franchise that sets high-flying heroics against the backdrop of everyday adolescent life. The result is a fun summer carnival of a movie that will entertain long-time fans as well as casual viewers.

Director Sofia Coppola offers a tidy remake of 1971 gothic oddity “The Beguiled”. In this case, “tidy” isn’t a superlative, as this update can’t break free of its own mannered constraints.

This pedal-stomping, metal-shearing, maximum-speed celebration of celluloid storytelling may be the most exhilarating thing you’ll see onscreen this year.

This yarn about two sisters trapped at the bottom of the ocean in a shark cage may seem silly, but if you relax and go with it you’re in for a surprisingly entertaining ride.

This stylish, shocking, thought-provoking film will reward viewers looking for scares that go beyond the surface.

Fans can stop holding their breath as Wonder Woman finally arrives on the big screen. The wait was worth it.

The latest – and with any luck last – movie in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series is a noisy assault on the senses. We hope the foley crew made out like bandits on this one.