Reviewing the latest example of Disney remaking its classics and the new comedy of manners from Nicole Holofcener.

Russell Crowe, last seen by me as a killer road rage driver, classes up a new entry into the almost five-decade exorcism religious horror genre. Also, May Pang, John Lennon’s lover and working companion from 1973 to 1975. states her case for being a positive influence on Lennon during a period often mischaracterized as nonstop partying.

Reviews of Ben Affleck’s AIR and Jesse Atlas’s ASSASSIN-the final Bruce Willis film to be released.

Like TOP GUN: MAVERICK, the latest version of the John Wick fight/kill saga is an example of critics and audiences going gaga over undeniable filmmaking skill and craftsmanship.

A few words on the noneventful-on-purpose 2023 Academy Awards ceremony, plus comments on sequels CREED III (good) and SCREAM VI (uneven).

Reviewing Neil Jordan’s MARLOWE, with a discussion of how Robert Mitchum’s two 1970s films as Philip Marlowe are the spiritual ancestors of Liam Neeson’s performance.

Reviewing THE WHALE and mentioning, among other things, Brendan Fraser’s earlier venture into prestige filmmaking (GODS AND MONSTERS).

Discussing three of this year’s Academy Awards nominees, as well as the omissions of Danielle Deadwyler (TILL) and DECISION TO LEAVE.

Tribute to the actress/filmmaker/artist/politician who passed away at 95 earlier this week. Her 1964 film WOMAN OF STRAW, with Sean Connery and Ralph Richardson, is reviewed.

Reviewing the ambitious new films of Damien Chazelle and Noah Baumbach.