All articles by Steven Cohen

This handsomely crafted biopic traces events in author J.R.R. Tolkien’s life that helped to inspire the fantasy classic “The Lord of the Rings.”

Well-meaning yet disappointingly simplistic, this tale about a library takeover by homeless patrons feels a bit more like a lesson than a story.

Focused on the little-known world of Industrial Musicals, this amusingly endearing documentary is a celebration of unduly ignored cultural artifacts.

Horror meister Eli Roth shows his softer side with this kid-friendly spine-tingler based on the well-known children’s book.

Despite a missing main character, genuine heart, playful wit, silly charm, and solid filmmaking loft this pop music sequel over the 2008 original.

Even The Rock’s bulging biceps can’t hold up this misfire of an action flick.

This latest installment in the “Purge” franchise has relevance to current hot-button issues but forgoes thoughtful statements in favor of grindhouse grand guignol.

This latest entry in the blockbuster dino-franchise fails the evolutionary challenge, sticking close to its tried-and-true formula instead of offering something fresh.

Even genre fans looking for a mindless horror flick shouldn’t suffer through this derivative offering that can’t even be bothered to follow its own internal rules.