The State of Texas vs Melissa Review
This documentary about the plight of a woman on Death Row is depressing not only for its subject matter but also because it’s one of a thousand similar tales.
This documentary about the plight of a woman on Death Row is depressing not only for its subject matter but also because it’s one of a thousand similar tales.
This new Chris Hemsworth thriller offers plenty of action scenes but not a whole lot in between.
Right actors. Wrong writing and/or direction. Hard to tell, and who cares?
Shailene Woodley gives a lived-in performance in this otherwise thin romantic drama with surface-level characters.
Alan Yang’s directorial debut invites us into his deepest memories in an affecting immigration tale.
This new Netflix film is slight but silly, offering a star-making turn from its young actor.
This creepy sci-fi flick is a fun and uneasy watch.
Annie Silverstein’s debut is an understated buddy film that quietly lures you in.
Director Eliza Hittman’s new film navigates tricky waters to offer a full-bodied and deeply nuanced story about the most difficult of choices, with plenty of support from gifted newcomer Sidney Flanigan in the lead.
The latest from director Kelly Reichardt is another work of beauty from this gifted filmmaker.
| ★★★★★ | Perfection |
| ★★★★☆ | Outstanding |
| ★★★☆★☆ | Excellent |
| ★★★☆☆ | Very good |
| ★★☆★☆☆ | Good |
| ★★☆☆☆ | OK |
| ★☆★☆☆☆ | Pretty Bad |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Poor |
| ☆★☆☆☆☆ | Blech! |
| No Stars | Fail! |