Thanks to a great lead performance and well-crafted lead character Pump Up The Volume gets a solid recommendation.

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Born on the Fourth of July is always going to be stuck in Platoon's shadow.

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Barry offers a lot of insight into why so many people, and in particular men, find it so hard to root against deeply flawed lead characters like Barry.

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Though hardly the usual MCU fare, Eternals scratched an itch for me.

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This series is intriguing and well-acted, but also feels like it's missing something.

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Another amazing pairing for Thomas Vinterberg and Mikkelsen, Another Round is amusingly insightful.

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Though still within the teen comedy/drama genre, Moxie stands out thanks to its refreshing take on activism.

Possibly the best 007 chase scene of all time takes place on foot in Daniel Craig's first go as Bond: 2006's Casino Royale.

Spider-Man 2's train fight is a perfect blend of action and character.

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Though it has an intriguing premise, The King's Man shift between dour drama and campy action doesn't work.

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