By Bob Garver I watched the original “Top Gun” from 1986 to prepare for “Top Gun: Maverick.” The aerial stuntwork and action sequences...

By Bob Garver It might not be the epitome of blockbuster entertainment, but I do understand the appeal of “Downton Abbey.” The British...

By Bob Garver It’s the week after a big blockbuster in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” and you know that means: I’m going...

By Bob Garver After “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” I was a little apprehensive about the Marvel Cinematic Universe exploring more of the...

By Bob Garver The animated comedy “The Bad Guys” has very quietly been the #1 movie at the domestic box office for the past two weekends....

By Bob Garver Unlike the 8-movie “Harry Potter” series, the “Fantastic Beasts” sector of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World has never been...

By Bob Garver Last week I reviewed “Morbius,” a film whose constant delays in release turned it into a punchline. Next week I’ll review...

By Bob Garver I have probably seen more trailers for “Morbius” than any other movie in my entire life. I definitely remember seeing a few...

By Bob Garver “The Lost City” is the kind of movie that looks like it was a lot more fun for the actors to film than it is for the...

By Bob Garver Last year, the Japanese anime “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” racked up an impressive $49.5 million at the domestic box office....

By Bob Garver Back in January, when COVID numbers were raging and another lockdown seemed imminent, Disney made the decision to make...

The first thing I noticed about Robert Pattinson’s take on Batman in “The Batman” was his walk. I don’t think there’s ever been so much...

It is said that actors should never work with children or animals or they’ll be upstaged. This is most definitely true of...

Solving puzzles is fun. Watching other people solve puzzles is less fun. Watching entire movies built around fictional characters solving...

It is ironic that the #1 movie at the domestic box office on Valentine's weekend would be one where all but one relationship ends badly....

By Bob Garver With an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, “Jackass Forever” is more beloved than some of the movies that will soon be vying for Best...

By Bob Garver There were no new wide movie releases this past weekend, and I can’t say I blame the studios given that a snowstorm kept...

“Redeeming Love” is a cross between a Christian movie, a mushy romance, and a demented exploitation film. This might sound like an...

I love the original Wes Craven “Scream” from 1996. Not only do I count it among my favorite horror movies of all-time, it’s also one of...

For some reason, “The 355” really wanted to be the first movie of the year – any year. It was originally scheduled to open in January...