“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (B+)

Rian Johnson has succeeded in elevating Star Wars into something beyond itself.

“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (A-)

Martin McDonagh proves again that he’s one of the most exciting contemporary screenwriters with another rude, crude, and moving masterpiece.

“Murder on the Orient Express” (B-)

Kenneth Branagh’s entertaining adaptation of Agatha Christie’s beloved novel strikes a puzzling balance between success and failure.

Recap: 2017 Chicago International Film Festival

The Chicago International Film Festival has come and gone for yet another year, and it was a whirlwind for me this time around. Twenty-three films in ten days ended up being pretty ambitious when I’m also working a full-time job, and my fatigue showed when I ended up missing a film when I passed out […]

“Blade Runner 2049” (B+)

Perfectly paced and aesthetically riveting on all accounts, “Blade Runner 2049” is unfortunately caught in its predecessor’s lofty shadow.

“mother!” (A)

Darren Aronofsky’s latest film is more than a return to form – it’s the finest film of his career thus far.

“It” (C)

A blundering disappointment in spite of its potential, “It” is the biggest waste of a stellar cast of young actors since “Super 8.”

“Good Time” (A)

The Safdie brother’s latest film is a wonderful, neon-soaked thriller doubling as a genius character study and a testament to brilliant acting.

“Detroit” (B+)

Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film may not have the strength and scope of her previous two, but it’s demonstrative of an artist still near the top of her game.

“Atomic Blonde” (B-)

David Leitch’s first solo outing has the glitz of John Wick but not the heart.

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