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Bharat is a Bollywood story of tragedy, sacrifice, social justice, and personal growth
Bharat had a strong opening in India and has emerged as one of Bollywood’s highest…
Aladdin is pleasant, summer diversion
Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is good solid fare for young ones, but alas does…
Authentic India’s Most Wanted falters as action movie
The decision on whether to formally review India’s Most Wanted, a Bollywood produced “action” movie,…
Rocketman soars with fantasy and music
Rocketman, the musical-fantasy-biopic of British pop music virtuoso Elton John, is a remarkable achievement in…
John Wick 3 nonstop action with no story
John Wick 3: Parabellum is a direct chronological extension of the second movie (which I…
The Kid carried by story and earnest performances
For those looking for a good old-fashioned western movie, The Kid is probably their cup…
Five Feet Apart propelled by poignant story of survival, love, and sacrifice
Occasionally, I am at odds with many movie critics. Such is the case for Five…
Birdbox boosted by strong, experienced cast
For practical reasons, I focus my reviews on movies released in commercial theaters. But several…
Fighting With My Family is a balanced blend of comedy and family dynamics
Movies about professional wrestling are not high on my “to watch” list — I’m not…
Roma shines with a little help from Mexican history
The movie Roma shines when audiences understand the backstory to this Mexican film.