Keanu Reeves has taken over the cinema world
The first half of 2019 is over, and with that, half a year in movies have been shown in theaters around the world. So far, …
Rogen, Theron form unlikely romance that works wonders in ‘Long Shot’
Long Shot is more than just politics, it takes the time to focus on characters and relationships.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a finale fit for any Marvel hero or heroine
Hilarious, ambitious and beautiful, this final battle with Thanos is one of cinema’s biggest achievements.
Mexican folklore gets predictable, boring in ‘The Curse of La Llorona’
If you ever hear someone crying in a pitch-black alley, be smart and just walk the other way. You’ll avoid being in a horror movie.
Flaws aside, ‘Pet Sematary’ is a fun horror romp
Author Stephen King’s newest adaptation is brought back to life, remade into something terrifying and fresh. Directed by Kevin Kölsch (Starry Eyes, Absence) and Dennis …
‘The Upside’ falls flat, even when Cranston and Hart give their all
I’ll forget about The Upside by next week, when Glass comes out.
Top movies of 2018: Kindness shimmers most
Another year of film, 2018, was packed with duds and absolute marvels.
‘Aquaman,’ for now, washes away fears for DC Extended Universe
As silly as it is to talk to fish, I don’t think I’d make fun of Aquaman to his face.
Soldiers defend world from Nazi zombies in WWII thriller ‘Overlord’
With a B-movie undertone, Overlord gets much right about what it tries to accomplish.
Powerful, moving ‘Boy Erased’ looks to be award contender
Boy Erased is grounded and real. I can bring myself to see how this could happen to a friend of mine.
Love, violence gleams on the summertime silver screen
With so many movies coming out this summer, it was difficult to keep up. I did what I could and took in more than 20 films.
A parent’s worst nightmare from a virtual view
Social media stalking all of a sudden isn’t so funny now.
Hollywood finally realizes romance comes in all colors
It’s 2018, and there is still an unexplored region of cinema that Hollywood can represent better: the rest of the world.
Winnie the Pooh meets IRL in ‘Christopher Robin’
With Christopher Robin as their newest live-action adaptation, the Walt Disney Company has an example of what they can do better in their next films.
Old man strength can’t carry ‘The Equalizer 2’
The introduction of badass old men in bloody and violent action movies is seemingly never-ending.
Marvel’s mini hero leaps to the quantum realm
The only thing better than seeing the Bay Area represented in a Marvel film is jumping back into the quantum realm.
Blunt violence, realism boil up ‘Sicario’ sequel
Sequels have resulted in some of the worst movies ever made. But sometimes, sequels defy the standards and actually care about crafting a compelling story.
Sale preserves cinematic future for Cerrito Theater
The Cerrito Theater, a popular restored 1937 Art Deco theater in the heart of El Cerrito, will be sold to Rialto Cinemas, its current operator.
Shallow ‘Fallen Kingdom’ dazzles, disappoints
If a dinosaur is in it, I’m usually all for it. Even if I have to witness the slow death Hollywood is carrying out to …
Fred Rogers is the hero we need in our neighborhood
In 1968, a children’s television show launched on public television. With basic props and a simple set, weirdly enough, it succeeded.