Released to Amazon Prime Video on Aug. 14, “Sputnik” is presented as a classic man versus alien story through a Soviet era lens. A double entendre, the title’s a clever reference both to the Russian spaceship and the word’s literal meaning of “companion” not to subtly hints at the terror to …

It’s been 24 years since Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves starred as their signature characters, Bill and Ted. The duo surprised audiences and critics with their ’80s teen sci-fi comedy “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” which was initially shelved for two years before its 1989 release date…

“An American Pickle” is the new high-concept comedy that has recently premiered on HBO Max. This quirky picture employs broad, folkloric plot mechanics to discuss the importance of cultural identity and the way it shifts through intergenerational social standards. For the children and grandc…

A modern take on the classic haunted house films of days gone by, “You Should Have Left” gives the classic haunted-house horror the Airbnb treatment. Starring Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried, the two deliver equally compelling performances as a couple finding themselves in rough waters. Buil…

“The Old Guard,” a straight-to-Netflix action movie starring Charlize Theron, feels like a movie from another time. I’m not talking about a time before comic book adaptations were a thing, but rather, a time when properties based on comic books were embarrassed to identify as such. Films lik…

In our house, I always end up with leftover bread. Whether it’s hot dog or hamburger buns, or just the last few slices of a loaf of wheat or challah bread. Often, it is too much for just the two of us. So instead of it going to waste, I make one of my favorite treats — my simple bread puddin…

A merge of many powerful comedic talents in both leading and supporting roles, “Like a Boss” was much awaited and seemed set to succeed. However, despite the unique premise and star power, the rough dialogue and awkward pacing quickly make it clear that the cast themselves are much funnier t…

Outside of ABBA, most Americans are completely unfamiliar with the phenomenon known as the Eurovision Song Contest. Every year, countries from all over eastern and western Europe send a singer or singing group to compete by performing a live song, often displaying flamboyant costumes and ove…

While marketing and trailers may have implied that “The Invisible Man” is your average Hollywood remake, the film itself is anything but. With a superior cast and crew, the subtle camera work and direction are supported by Elisabeth Moss’ underlined performance of the downtrodden yet determi…

Pete Davidson rose to prominence on "Saturday Night Live" by occupying the same youthful, bashful-yet-biting space that Adam Sandler carved out with his many Weekend Update characters; the same archetype that Jimmy Fallon tried to replicate with lukewarm results. Davidson seems so shy that h…

When the national release of a movie coincides with the tragic shutdown of theaters nationwide, distributors were given one of two options: either delay the release to some later date, hoping theaters will be open then, or find another option to release your film to audiences. “Trolls 2: Wor…

It’s easy to see how the recent Netflix action-vehicle for Chris Hemsworth, “Extraction,” came into being. The film’s director is Sam Hargrave, a well-known Hollywood stunt coordinator that worked with Hemsworth in many of the Marvel comic book adaptations. Joe Russo, noted MCU writer and di…

Showcasing the actress and singer in the last months of her life, “Judy” gives the audience a glimpse of her life both as a young teenager in the height of her fame and years later, in the waning stages of her career. A touching biopic that shows the loneliness and sadness of fame, it is not…

With almost no marketing and nary a theater open to screen it, Eliza Hittman’s drama “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” managed to generate a decent amount of online buzz among quarantined film enthusiasts and critics alike. The intimate story centers on the tribulations of a 17-year-old Pittsb…

Disney’s latest from Pixar Studios, “Onward,” was recently released for purchase online and will be made available to watch on the streaming service Disney+ because of the concerning coronavirus outbreak that’s closed many theaters in the country. The release of this feature in early March s…

In the wake of the coronavirus encouraging people to avoid going out as much as possible, many may not be as keen to visit the cinemas as in week’s past. However, those staying home, whether from school or work, may be left wondering what else to watch. That’s where Netflix’s “Horse Girl” co…

Universal Pictures has tried and failed at several attempts to bring back its gallery of classic monster characters. 2004’s “Van Helsing” geared itself toward teen adventure schlock, 2010’s “The Wolfman” had its moments but ultimately left no impact, 2014’s “Dracula Untold” was an underwhelm…

Being consistently hyped up since its debut at Cannes 2019, Bong Joon-Ho’s much-talked about new masterpiece is bitingly clever. A slow-burn drama with a few key notes of black comedy peppered in, “Parasite” creates its own unique spirit while still being easy to follow. Though the subtitles…

Director Oz Perkins’ adaptation of the fairy tale “Gretel & Hansel” aims to be the type of slow-burn, artsy horror that’s caught critical traction over the last few years. Films like “The Witch,” “Hereditary” and Perkins’ previous film “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” have challenged the notio…

Based on the popular Sega video game series, “Sonic the Hedgehog” takes Sonic out of his own world, bringing him to planet Earth in a new, modern story. Though the final version of “Sonic the Hedgehog” features none of the animation that caused such an internet uproar last year that the prod…