In the Hand of Dante
An ambitious, but maddening, attempt to tell two parallel stories where the leading actors play dual roles. One is set in the 14th century (in glorious color) where Dante Alighieri…
The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu are tasked with finding a warlord, but in order to do so they also need to rescue Rotta the Hutt, Jabba’s nephew, who’s held…
Cape Fear
When he’s released after serving 14 years in prison for rape and battery, Max Cady (Robert De Niro) looks up his former attorney, Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte), hoping to exact…
Outcome
Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), the biggest star in Hollywood, is suddenly blackmailed by somebody, which makes him ponder whom he might’ve hurt. Yes, even movie stars have feelings, we learn…
The Card Counter
Professional gambler William Tell (Oscar Isaac) is approached by a young man (Tye Sheridan) who knows his real name and background, and has a disturbing plan involving a common enemy.…
Uncut Gems
Diamond District jeweler and gambling addict Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) is desperately trying to get a rare black opal back from famous basketball player Kevin Garnett. The movie that brought…
Life Itself: Ebert’s Four-Star Journey
Roger Ebert. Photo: Magnolia Pictures I first approached this film because of my interest in movies and as a fan of Roger Ebert as a film critic. Would it appeal…
Raging Bull: Fists of Fury
Robert De Niro. Photo: United Artists Martin Scorsese doesn't really care about sports movies. The idea of making a film about Jake LaMotta would probably never have hit him were…
Shutter Island
In 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his new partner (Mark Ruffalo) arrive at Shutter Island to investigate the disappearance of one of the patients from the island's…
Casino
"Ace" Rothstein (Robert De Niro) tries to run his Las Vegas casino as effectively as possible, but his doomed marriage to a hustler (Sharon Stone) and his friendship with a…