As a lifelong film enthusiast (read: fanatic… read further: uber-nerd), I'm setting out to be your weekly tour guide to the movies. In this age of abundance, we've got so many entertainment choices from the comfort of the living room, but there’s nothing quite like finding ourselves in a room full of strangers, warming our hands by the 21st century fireside of that silver screen at the local theater. I’m based in New York City, and you can catch my editorial work on "Winter's Bone" (2010), "The History of Future Folk" (2012), "Cold Weather" (2010), and my feature directorial debut, "Well Wishes" (2015) which is currently streaming on Netflix.
Hugh Jackman is Wolverine and Octavia Spencer is God. Find out which performance we're not going to miss, plus a Netflix pick for the kids.
It's between a terrifying horror flick and a sweet stop-animation movie up for Best Animated Film. Here's what to see and what skip.
Matt Damon is fighting dragons, and Ice Cube and Charlie Day are fighting each other. Find out what to see and what to skip.
Parents on the lookout for a fun flick for the whole family are in luck. Fans of Christian Grey? We're not so sure.
A kid born on Mars, a horror flick comeback and De Niro as a dwindling comedian. Here are this week's new movies, plus two Netflix picks.
Find out if cute dogs and Matthew McConaughey are enough reason to get to the theater this weekend. Plus, a few Netflix picks.
Wondering if you should be wary of a film about McDonald's? Get the verdict on "The Founder" plus Vin Diesel's latest flick as Xander Cage.
Wahlberg's a cop, Affleck's a criminal and Scorsese is making Oscar buzz. Find out what to see, plus a horror flick to stay far away from.
Historic heroines and talking tree monsters make it a family movie kind of weekend. Take your pick — but don't forget the tissues.
If anyone can outshine Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, it's a theater-loving koala. Find who to hang with this Christmas.
There are two Will Smith flicks to choose from this weekend, but only one is worth your money. Plus, the real reason to see "Rogue One."
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are together again, and this time there's dancing. Get the verdict on "La La Land," plus a new holiday flick.
Natalie Portman stars as Jackie O, and Warren Beatty makes his return to the big screen. Find out what to see and what to skip.
Wondering what's worth a trip to the theater this Thanksgiving? Get the verdict on Brad Pitt in "Allied" and Pixar's new heroine in "Moana."
Critics have high hopes for the new ”Harry Potter" spinoff and Casey Affleck in "Manchester by the Sea.” But should you believe the buzz?
Amy Adams and aliens in "Arrival" or Naomi Watts and ghosts in "Shut In"? Find out which combo is worth a ticket. Plus, a 3-D must-see.
Lots of openings, lots of options. Find out if you should suspend reality with “Doctor Strange” or stick to history and see "Hacksaw Ridge.”
Will the third film in "The Da Vinci Code" franchise be another blockbuster? Plus, two kid-friendly films that will give you warm fuzzies.
Should you see Tom Cruise in 'Jack Reacher' or Jon Hamm in 'The Joneses'? Plus a great pick still playing for the kids.
Skip Ben Affleck and grab some friends to see Kevin Hart instead. Plus: trailers for "The Accountant" and "Kevin Hart: What Now?"
