All articles by Matthew Passantino

Tense, disturbing, bloody, twisted, weird and dark. Also, pretty great.

This "spiritual sequel" is a cheerful, shaggy celebration of 80s culture in Austin, Texas.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the most pointless sequel of them all?

Part coming-of-age tale, part tale of brotherhood, this infectiously charming film is also the most romantic of the year, so far.

Criminally average film offers some fun action but feels too generic to be anything memorable.

The undeniable power of Melissa McCarthy’s comedic force nearly saves her messy screenplay.

This first-person shoot-em-up is all concept and no execution.

A methodical exploration of modern warfare that builds tension quietly and carefully in every scene.

We didn’t need this sequel, but it has enough heart and laughs to warrant a mild recommendation.

As usual, director Zack Snyder wallows too much in bombast and heavy-handed moments, which bog this superhero pairing.