'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Review

In case you lost track, Quantumania is the 31st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's also the movie that kicks off Phase Five. But never mind all that: Is it any good? My review is up at Screen International.

'Press Play With Madeleine Brand': Daniel Kaluuya, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Yeun and 'Barb & Star'

I was on KCRW alongside Carlos Aguilar to review Judas and the Black Messiah, French Exit, Minari and Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar. A fun time was had by all. Hope you enjoy.

Some Thoughts on 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'

Is Paul Rudd smug?

Is truth serum a real thing?

What is Michelle Pfeiffer's best film of 2018?

I answer those questions, and explain why I want more small-stakes blockbusters like Ant-Man and the Wasp, over at MEL.

The Greatest Romances in the Sci-Fi/Superhero World

Happy Valentine's Day: For the latest Debate Club, Will and I picked the five best romantic couples in the sci-fi/comic book world. Check 'em out at SyFy.

What's the Greatest Villain Performance in a Superhero Movie?

Will and I delve into comic-book bad guys in the latest installment of Debate Club. For SyFy, we pick our five best performances in a superhero film. Read the whole list here.

'Murder on the Orient Express' Review

There's a new Murder on the Orient Express. Were we craving one? I have my doubts, and I'm not sure Kenneth Branagh's adaptation will do much to get people excited. I reviewed the film for Screen International.

Sundance 2017: 'Where Is Kyra?" Review

Expect everybody to start talking about a Michelle Pfeiffer comeback. She's terrific in Where Is Kyra?, a small-scale drama about a woman drowning in debt and depression in New York City after the death of her mother. Also, this film is flat-out gorgeous: Director Andrew Dosunmu and cinematographer Bradford Young (who was just nominated for Arrival) give the film a rich, shadowy hue. My review is up at Screen International.