Reel Reviews | Bridge of Spies
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange [read more]
Reel Reviews | The Perfect Guy
Hell hath no fury like a ninja scorned in the predictable, one-note, drama, The Perfect Guy. Screenwriter Tyger Williams’ long-awaited follow-up to his winning ‘hood [read more]
Reel Reviews | Pawn Sacrifice
by Tim Gordon American grandmaster Bobby Fischer (Tobey Maguire) finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Union and its greatest player, [read more]
Reel Reviews | Rosenwald
Aviva Kempner’s documentary recounts the little-known story of the Jewish businessman/philanthropist who gave millions to causes benefiting African-Americans. Check out our discussion of the film [read more]
Reel Reviews | A Walk in the Woods
After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to [read more]
The Carmichael Show (Recap) | Season 1
By Molly Eichel | via A.V. Club Jerrod Carmichael is not the kind of comedian whose stand-up would transfer into the family-friendly arena without toning [read more]
Reel Reviews | Hitman: Agent 47
A sleek assassin, a borrowed playbook, and zero soul — see why Hitman: Agent 47 is just another glossy action reboot that completely misses its mark.
Reel Reviews | American Ultra
What if your favorite stoner turned out to be a CIA super-weapon? American Ultra answers that question with bloody laughs, offbeat charm, and an unexpectedly sweet romance.