Nope (2022)

Jordan Peele’s science fiction blockbuster Nope may be his easiest to tear apart, but even as a “summer movie,” his insights, ambition, and views on the world remain compelling and well worth discussing and debating.

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On (2022)

A moving, endearing, charming film about life, loss, and overcoming adversity - from the perspective of a one-inch talking shell. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is simply wonderful in nearly every way.

Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris (2022)

Lesley Manville is delightful in this wonderful and charming story of a down-on-her-luck cleaning lady who vows to own a Christian Dior dress in 1950s London.

The Sea Beast (2022)

After an awards season qualifying run in New York and Los Angeles, animated adventure film The Sea Beast arrives on Netflix. Here’s hoping you and your personal Netflix algorithm find this Beast; it is certainly worth the hunt.

Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

After reinvigorating Thor as a viable character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Thor: Ragnarok, writer/director Taika Waititi returns with Thor: Love and Thunder and delivers lacking focus or a consistent tone.

Minions: The Rise Of Gru (2022)

A second prequel to Despicable Me, the new Minions movie - The Rise of Gru is not a bad movie or a good movie. It just bounces around and makes a lot of noise, then barrels head-first into obnoxiousness.

Mr. Malcolm's List (2022)

Though this is essentially a movie we have seen variations of countless times before, there is a delightful, breezy feel to the Jane Austen-esque romance Mr. Malcolm’s List.

Elvis (2022)

Baz Luhrmann’s visionary theatrics undermine and pummel Elvis, drowning out an extraordinary performance from Austin Butler as the legendary “King of Rock and Roll.”

Spiderhead (2022)

Spiderhead is a silly, dystopian thriller that never takes itself seriously. So, I mean, why should we?

Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)

Cooper Raiff’s heart may be fully on his sleeve, but the talented filmmaker wins your heart over and over again with the thoughtful and affecting Cha Cha Real Smooth.

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande (2022)

Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack are a perfect pairing in the provocative and insightful Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.

Hustle (2022)

Adam Sandler’s committed turn in Hustle elevates the formulaic nature of the story into a truly inspiring sports drama.

Watcher (2022)

Watcher is a nifty updating of the watcher-in-the-window film, with some subtle social commentary and an always terrific Maika Monroe.

Eiffel (2022)

French import Eiffel places the story of Gustave Eiffel’s claims of building the Eiffel Tower into a love story which is loosely based on real events.

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Top Gun: Maverick is, for better or worse, precisely the reason why people love going to the movies. Exhilarating, over-the-top, melodramatic and steeped in nostalgia, this is the movie moment Tom Cruise has been waiting for his entire career.

Firestarter (2022)

The flames barely flicker warm with Firestarter, a remake of the 1980s horror film.

Firebird (2022)

With all the best of intentions, Firebird tells a heartfelt, secretive love story which feels all too familiar when compared to stronger films in recent years exploring similar themes.

Michael WardApril 29, 2022

The Bad Guys (2022)

Adapted from Aaron Blabey’s book series, The Bad Guys finds a team of five animal criminals who appear to be going clean while conspiring to pull off the biggest heist of their career.