Director-screenwriter Robert Moresco put together a superior crime drama called "Bent." This story of a former narcotics police officer who seeks revenge on the people who framed him and sent him to prison, is somewhat of a formula plot but is very watchable due to the smooth [..]

"Venom" is Sony Pictures' first movie in its Marvel Universe, or Sony's Spider-Man Universe, depending on who you talk to, is a big hit at the box office but less than well received by critics due to a confusing plot, poorly written dialogue, and mediocre performances. Director [..]

Pure Flix Entertainment and producer-star David A. R. White have put together a third "God's Not Dead" movie to less than enthusiastic response. "God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness" has a weaker storyline and less punch than the first two films of 2014 and 2016. [..]

Producer-director Clint Eastwood ("Pale Rider" 1985) put together a gem of a motion picture about the aborted terrorist attack aboard the Amsterdam to Paris train in 2015 called "The 15:17 to Paris." Eastwood took the unusual step of having the three Americans who stopped the attack play [..]

Marvel Studios has put together its most ambitious project so far with "Avengers: Infinity War." Producer Kevin Feige, directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely have orchestrated over twenty five superheroes in one film in a most spectacular fashion. [..]

"Mama Mia! Here We Go Again" has surprised virtually everyone at turning out to be a superior motion picture than the original "Mama Mia!" of 2008. It has a clearer storyline, better writing, wittier humor, with even better music. Most of [..]

Denzel Washington brings us more thrilling vigilante action in "The Equalizer 2." Director Antoine Fuqua, who was also at the helm of the original "Equalizer" in 2014, has this entire project running like a well oiled machine, greatly helped by returning screenwriter Richard Wonk. [..]

"12 Strong" is the true story of the first U. S. military incursion into Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Although a well intentioned salute to our brave men in uniform by producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Nicolai Fuglsig, and screenwriters Ted Tally and Peter Craig, [..]

Jennifer Lawrence stars as a Russian spy working undercover in America in "Red Sparrow." Director Francis Lawrence ("I am Legend" 2007) and screenwriter Justin Haythe rely too much on gratuitous sex and violence, leaving a promising storyline behind (adapted from the 2013 novel by Jason Matthews); it [..]

The inspirational story behind the song "I Can Only Imagine" as skillfully captured on film by directors Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin. The director brothers, who were also at the helm of the popular faith-based movie "Woodlawn" (2015), tells the true story of Bart Millard of the [..]