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Conclave (2024)
★★★★1/2 Edward Berger’s gripping Vatican-based thriller is both dramatically and philosophically satisfying in its depiction of the political inner workings of the Catholic church Read more
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Nightbitch (2024)
★★★★ Amy Adams is excellent as an exhausted stay-at-home mother who slowly starts to turn into a dog in Marielle Heller’s hilariously bonkers dark comedy Read more
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Moana 2 (2024)
★★★1/2 The visually stunning Disney sequel manages to recapture the beauty of its Polynesian setting but suffers from re-treading familiar emotional beats as well as lacking a notable villain Read more
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Wicked (2024)
★★★★ The long running Broadway production finally makes its cinematic debut in fittingly wonderful fashion with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande providing plenty of on-screen magic Read more
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Gladiator II (2024)
★★★ While I was somewhat entertained by the bombastic action set pieces, Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel lacks the emotional weight that made the first film so iconic Read more
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The Piano Lesson (2024)
★★★1/2 Boasting a remarkably talented ensemble, “The Piano Lesson” is a largely impressive debut from Malcolm Washington, although I found the narrative to be less impactful than previous Wilson adaptations Read more

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