Despite Controversy, 'Joker' Laughs His Way To Greatness

“Joaquin Phoenix is no Heath Ledger, but his take on the Joker is phenomenal and the pain within every cackle is brilliantly delivered…”

MoviesTimothy NagleOctober 4, 2019joaquin phoenix, Joker Film, Joker Movie, Batman, Gotham, Movie Review, Controversy, ad astraComment

VIFF 2019 | Short Film Spotlight: 'The Physics of Sorrow' Review

“…while The Physics of Sorrow whips viewers from one phase of the subject’s life to the next at increasing pace, the choice in narrative delivery is exquisite…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 29, 2019viff 2019, short film spotlight, the physics of sorrow, movie reviewComment

VIFF 2019 | 'Parasite' Movie Review

“…The film’s fusion of romantic drama, mystery, suspense, family drama, comedy, and even horror is as brazen as the plot itself…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 28, 2019Featured Film at VIFF 2019, VIFF 2019, parasite, movie review, 12 out of 12Comment

VIFF 2019 | 'The Whale and the Raven' Movie Review

“…the devotion to wildlife preservation that director Mirjam Leuze captures in The Whale and the Raven is pure and authentic…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 26, 2019the whale and the raven, movie review, viff 2019, 10 out of 12, hermann meuter, janie wray, mirjam leuzeComment

'Ad Astra' Is A Space Adventure That's Almost Amazing

“…It’s just as much an intellectual journey as it is a space travel mission, which could be off-putting for many hoping for Interstellar type entertainment…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 25, 2019ad astra, movie review, 9 out of 12, brad pitt, james grayComment

'Ad Astra' Reaches For The Stars But Falls Hopelessly Back To Earth

“… a satisfying third act would have gone a long way. Perhaps even further than Neptune…”

MoviesTimothy NagleSeptember 20, 2019ad astra, movie review, 7 out of 12, brad pitt, World War Z, The Lost CIty of Z, once upon a time in hollywoodComment

Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu Steal More Than Money In 'Hustlers'; They Steal The Show

“…Hustlers is a strategic cross between Magic Mike and Oceans 8, blending the indie-styled tone and “flashy” showmanship of Magic Mike with the flare and sophistication of the leading ladies in Ocean’s 8…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 20, 2019hustlers, movie review, 11 out of 12, jennifer lopez, constance wuComment

Miles Davis Remains Cool, Even If The 'Birth Of The Cool' Documentary Is Just Okay

“…for Miles Davis to have been such a transformative artist, he probably deserved a more creative portrayal of his story...”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 11, 2019miles davis, birth of the cool, movie review, Doctober 2019Comment

It's Easy To Spend The Course Of 'IT Chapter Two' Ready For IT To End

“Jump scares keep the movie interesting, but at almost 3 hours long, it’s easy to feel that director Andres Muschietti took the scenic route on this story.”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 9, 2019it chapter 2, movie review, andres muschietti, bill hader, jay ryan, teach grant, 5 out of 12Comment

'Ready Or Not' Hits Audiences With A Brilliant Blend Of Horror And Comedy, Whether They're Ready Or Not

“What occurs over the course of the 94 minute runtime is a series of escalating chaos and mayhem, often of the most comedic variety.”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeSeptember 9, 2019Ready or Not, movie review, samara weaving, housebound, happy death day, 12 out of 12Comment

Angel May Have Fallen, But This Movie Is A Step Up From Its Predecessors

“Ultimately, it adds up to a third installment of the Fallen trilogy that’s less than perfect, but arguably the best of the bunch.”

MoviesTimothy NagleAugust 23, 2019Angel Has Fallen, Movie Review, gerald butler, Morgan FreemanComment

'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark'...More Like 'Mildly Amusing Stories to Watch If You're Bored'

“…if you’re hoping for Loser Club-type chemistry, this wasn’t quite the right matchup.”

'Hobbs And Shaw' Is Light On Logic, But Full Of Heart and Witty Banter

“The movie…doesn’t frame [Hobbs and Shaw’s] special relationship in a story that’s at all interesting.”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeAugust 15, 2019hobbs and shaw, movie reviewComment

All The Stars Dazzle in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

“What stands out the most in this production, however, is the cast, featuring impressive performances from Pitt and Robbie, fantastic support from an ensemble cast, and a stunning display of acting talent from DiCaprio.”

"Sword of Trust" Wields A Blade That's Not Too Dull, But Not Very Sharp Either

“…Sword of Trust elects for a dry and affectionate type of narrative…a choice that comes with its successes and off beats…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJuly 30, 2019sword of trust, movie review, marc maron, jon bass, jillian bell, michaela watkinsComment

Move over, AMC: Regal Enters the Ticket subscription Ring

“Regal’s Unlimited plan might not be quite as attractive as AMC’s A-List, but for those who prefer Regal, it’s an offer that’s been a long time coming.”

Timothy NagleJuly 25, 2019Regal, Regal Unlimited, movie subscription service, MoviePass, AMC, amc a-list, CinemarkComment

'Crawl' Review - It Might Not Always Make Sense, But It Does Make For Great Entertainment

“…t regardless of how inconsequential many of the narrative decisions are, it all contributes to the film’s thrilling entertainment value."..”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJuly 15, 2019crawl, Movie Review, kaya scodelario, barry pepperComment

"Spider-Man: Far From Home" Swings Audiences From One MCU Phase To The Next With Dramatic Flare

“…Deception permeates Far From Home’s narrative…making Mysterio perfect for this story…”

MoviesThomas Stoneham-JudgeJuly 5, 2019spiderman, far from home, movie reviewComment

3 Things That Make "Spider-Man: Far From Home" More Deceptive Than You Even Realized [SPOILERS]

“But the tricks in the film don’t stop with plot twists and surprising reveals. Some details in Far From Home not only play with audience’s perception of the film’s story, but with our understanding of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole.”

Thomas Stoneham-JudgeJuly 3, 2019spider-man, far from home, avengers, endgame, Captain MarvelComment

"MIB: International" Is A Blockbuster Popcorn Film and Not Much Else

“…Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth have some decent on screen chemistry, but certainly less than that of their MCU outings together…”

MoviesTimothy NagleJune 13, 2019Chris Hemsworth, Men In Black, Tessa Thompson, MIB: InternationalComment