All articles by Matthew Passantino

BPBS’s Matthew Passantino offers his take on the best movies of 2019.

A look at the best film of the 2010s.

Adam Sandler runs through Manhattan in a frantic, unwieldy race against the clock in this jitter-inducing crime dramedy.

This story about a writer who profiles the beloved children’s tv host eloquently captures Mr. Rogers’s unique blend of otherworldly mystique and everyman qualities.

Noah Baumbach’s new domestic drama may break your heart but it’s surprisingly funny along the way.

Robert Egger’s sophomore feature is a hypnotic descent into madness and paranoia.

It’s been a fraught road to the screen for this Thomas Edison picture, but it’s an accomplishment that it made it to theaters.

This follow-up to the surprise 2009 horror-comedy hit is as unnecessary as a sequel can be.

This biopic of the beloved but doomed singer hits all the familiar notes but that doesn’t detract from the film’s emotional impact.

This flashy look at the world of NYC strip clubs yields a surprising mix of magnitude and depth, thanks to nuanced direction by Lorene Scafaria and a commanding performance from Jennifer Lopez.