All articles by Matthew Passantino

Actor Dave Franco makes a promising directorial debut with this atmospheric new thriller.

This new Netflix thriller plays by the book too much to be thrilling- or even entertaining.

With its enjoyable cast and sunny setting this new rom-com may provide the escapism audiences need right now.

Tom Hanks wrote and stars in this new war picture, which is an effective exercise in immersion but comes up light in letting us know who these characters are.

BPBS’s Matt Passantino give us his take on the best movies that 2020 has had to offer so far.

This PG-13 action-comedy won’t be for the youngest members of the family but they aren’t missing out on much.

New comedy from seasoned political commentator Jon Stewart has a lot on its mind but ultimately falls into a fine-but-forgettable purgatory.

This high-flying thriller is an effective exercise in tension and minimalism that falters in the final act.

The latest Spike Lee joint is a look at the past, tied to the present, all wrapped-up in a sprawling war epic.

This new Judd Apatow comedy of reminds us of both his strengths and flaws as a filmmaker; either way it is lifted by a personal story by SNL star Pete Davidson.