movie & Television reviews Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Masters of the Universe’ John MulderigJune 11, 20263 min read Given that the franchise it extends dates back to the 1982 release of a Mattel line of action toys and that its protagonist’s moniker, when in superhero mode, is He-Man, sensible viewers will not approach the adventure “Masters of the Universe” (Amazon MGM) expecting brilliant insights into the human condition. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon John MulderigJune 9, 20266 min read Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of June 21, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Backrooms’ John MulderigJune 8, 20263 min read “Backrooms” (A24) is that rarity among contemporary horror films, an intelligent and unsettling psychological study that doesn’t substitute wallowing in blood for the work of evoking real chills. While the movie is mostly free of graphic imagery, however, it does include some briefly intense mayhem. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon John MulderigJune 3, 20266 min read Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of June 14, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End’ John MulderigJune 3, 20262 min read As America’s Catholic bishops prepare to mark the semiquincentennial by consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a French docudrama that can aid viewers in understanding the full significance of such an action makes its timely appearance. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘The Breadwinner’ John MulderigJune 1, 20262 min read Nate Bargatze, best known for his stand-up work, co-wrote and stars in the domestic comedy “The Breadwinner” (Sony). Although mostly wholesome, the film is also, unfortunately, sorely lacking in laughs. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘Pressure’ John MulderigMay 28, 20263 min read For British meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott), the central figure in the fact-based World War II drama “Pressure” (Focus), the “longest day” was probably not the eventual date of the Allied invasion of Normandy. Instead it was likely the day he had to advise that the greatest amphibious landing of troops in history be postponed. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review ‘The Madalorian and Grogu’ John MulderigMay 27, 20263 min read It’s one battle after another for the title characters in the latest installment of the “Star Wars” saga, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” (Disney). But the combat is nongraphic and the film is free of anything off-color. As a result, this high-quality escapist adventure can be enjoyed by a broad spectrum of age groups. Movie & Television Reviews Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon John MulderigMay 26, 20268 min read Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of June 7, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Movie & Television Reviews Movie Review: ‘In the Grey’ John MulderigMay 26, 20262 min read Writer-director Guy Ritchie puts a twist on the heist movie with “In the Grey” (Black Bear). Although clever, the film is also harshly violent. So it can only be endorsed for grown viewers who don’t object to a steady barrage of gunfire, the occasional explosion and the sight of blood here and there. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 76 Next