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…

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…

The Departed: Keeping Your Enemies Closer

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson. Photo: Warner When I went to see this movie with a friend the other night, his expectations were not too high. Martin Scorsese had, in…