The return of spooky movies marks the beginning of the fall season, but the question is which movies to watch. Here are some go-to favorites for this time of year, including some familiar shows and other lesser-known watches. HOCUS POCUS The 1993 Disney classic remains the most-watched Halloween movie...

Netflix’s latest release “Stowaway” follows Zoe, played by Anna Kendrick, and Marina, played by Toni Collette on a space journey sidetracked by an unexpected guest. While on their way to Mars, they soon find a wounded passenger on their spaceship. With only enough supplies for their original team,...

Like many of his previous films, Liam Neeson has mastered the art of bringing audiences a charming, fast-paced thriller that involves car chases, explosions and high stakes. “Honest Thief” continues to follow this same formula, yet remains interesting and shocking. Whether it be limited movie selections...

A thrilling case that builds upon multiple layers, “Dark Waters” truly relies on the patience of its audience, while each revelation in the story drags the audience deeper into it. Through eerie visuals and a complex plot, director Todd Haynes beautifully crafts the retelling of a true story that...

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). As the exposure between the poor and the rich remains a common theme in modern films, “Parasite” brings a distinct perspective of the commonly viewed “evil” high-class through a comedic, yet thrilling story of the problematic...

Director J.C. Chandor’s new action thriller “Triple Frontier” simultaneously impresses and disappoints. It combines deep messages, nerve-wracking close corner action scenes, a constantly changing pace and unexpected plot twists that continually entertain. However, the film falls short through unsatisfying...

A masterful work of art is a true sight to behold. Each intentional stroke of a brush creates details that should move a person toward emotion or to ponderings of life. Well, the art in “Velvet Buzzsaw” does much more than that. The works of art in this film move the characters and draw them in with...

In 2016, director M. Night Shyamalan followed his beloved 2000 superhero film “Unbreakable” with the thriller flick “Split,” setting up an unexpected cinematic universe. In “Glass,” Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson reprise their “Unbreakable” roles as David Dunn and Mr. Glass, this...

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Director Julius Avery and producer JJ Abrams, who directed the likes of “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” “Super 8” and “Star Trek,” have teamed up again to make an action-horror movie that can be summed up in two words:...

John Krasinski has made quite the name for himself as America’s beloved sweetheart on “The Office,” and has shown audiences his niched knack for action in films like “13 Hours.” Though his recent ventures have taken him to the action realm, most people know Krasinski as the dynamic and witty...

Suburban Connecticut provides the perfect setting for a clever arthouse thriller, one that so happens to include a duo of spoiled teenage girl protagonists. Any film with a premise that mixes those characters with a plot to kill a stepfather definitely brings in audiences who seek not only thrill but...

Plagued by an awkward release schedule, “Hostiles” provides an honest commentary on white nationalism and cruelty found in both oppressors and the oppressed. Grounded by stellar performances, this Oscar-snub yields intense action and a thought-provoking theme. INTENSE EXECUTION “Hostiles”...