The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Wes Anderson is a filmmaker you want to watch, no matter what story he’s telling.
No One Will Save You
Its silence may grab all the headlines, but this film excels thanks to Kaitlyn Dever’s committed and precise performance.
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
Miyazaki’s film is about magic, it is magic, and it’s an instruction manual for how to live a life full of it.
Miguel Wants to Fight
If the script is a treasure chest full of heart, then it’s the four lead actors who turn the key and open it up for all to see.
A Haunting in Venice
Horror and mystery historically mingle well since they share a common goal: to explain the unknown.
Best of TIFF ‘23
A recap of Mr F’s first trip up to the Great White North for the world famous Toronto International Film Festival.
The Deepest Breath
The film feels more like a puzzle to be solved than a chance to spend intimate time with a group of extremely interesting people.
Blue Beetle
No single movie is capable of fixing the hot mess that is the DCEU by itself. But Blue Beetle is a solid step in the right direction.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
This is, believe it or not, the most hip hop film of the summer.
Theater Camp
Theater Camp is the most giggly, adorable, crowd pleasing movie of the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and I promise you’ll think it’s way better than Cats.
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Accept this latest mission. Otherwise, I have no choice but to seriously doubt your movie selection skills.
Past Lives
It will be a travesty if Greta Lee and Teo Yoo’s names aren’t announced early and often throughout awards season.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones enthusiasts absolutely need to see this movie. Action movie aficionados will also find a lot to love about it.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Beyond the Multiverse is expected March 29, 2024. That’s 301 days from the day I’m typing this. Let the countdown begin.
The Little Mermaid
Folks, if you find you can’t relate to a magical fish creature because she’s not white, please consider doing whatever work is needed to figure out why that is.
American Born Chinese
American Born Chinese had every opportunity to be basic and commonplace. Its casting, its craft, and its dedication to deeply examining the life of a teenager ensures it will be anything but.

