Mickey 17 has finally arrived after a year's worth of delays. Man, what an oddball this turned out to be. Expectations were ittedly high not only because of Parasite's legendary awards sweep but also Bong Joon-ho's great work in prior sci-fi ventures. With his latest turning out goofier, weirder, and not so sharply constructed, I can understand the disappointment. Even as a lesser Bong work, this is still a good ride whose swing for the fences mostly worked for me.…

First, Paddington found his family. Then, he found his homies. And now he finds... well, I wouldn't want to give it away but I reckon you'll figure it out pretty early on. He finds something. That is for sure.

Paddington in Peru delivers a solid third chapter, all things considered. Yeah, it's not as breezy, energetic, or whip-smart as the second movie. And this new shift in direction feels a bit odd despite remaining respectful to the overall essence of…

Taste of Cherry carries the flavor of an absorbingly contemplative film. Despite delving into heavy subject matter, it manages to present its major dilemma gently. But not without its emotional stings.

Right out the gate, there's an interesting hook. A man driving his Range Rover around a quarry outside of town. Stone-faced. Looking carefully. Doesn't say much. It's clear he is searching for something. He seems rather calm about it. Too calm. And yet that's enough to make the viewer…

Tim Burton's feature-length debut emerges as a silly, madcap, funny, and often delightful adventure. While Beetlejuice could be considered the first film to truly showcase his auteur license, this for-hire gig offers a taste of what's to come in of off-beat characters and larger-than-life stylization. Paul Reubens plays Pee-wee Herman as he does best: a strange yet innocent fella who likes to be happy and loves riding his bike. Despite being unfamiliar with the show, I can easily see…

This is a sad, pathetic "film" made by a sad, pathetic manchild and it shows in every frame. Much as I couldn't stand Cool Cat Saves The Kids, at least that was more fun to hatewatch. Production values (if there were any) tanked, money was wasted, Cool Cat got fat, and nobody else but Derek Savage wanted to be there. It's so confused about what it's trying to do that it's pointless. Speaking of pointless, it came out right when…

Good news, everyone! DUNE: PART TWO stuck the landing! Combined with its predecessor, this easily becomes the greatest adaptation of Frank Herbert's work.

After all that intrigue and set-up, this one immediately hits the ground running. It moves faster. It boasts more thrilling action and wry humor. It gets to the point. Grand spectacle and political machinations continue to make the experience compelling. Many jaw-dropping moments ensue. Denis Villeneuve takes a bolder, darker, eerier direction with this material, ultimately building…