Baret News
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publication only count toward the Tomatometer when written by the following
Tomatometer-approved critic(s):
Kam Williams, Prairie Miller
Rating
Title/Year
Author
1
4/4
Sorry to Bother You (2018)
Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%!
Posted Jul 1, 2018
2
4/4
Alt-Right: Age of Rage (2018)
A sobering expose' proving the President wrong when he suggests that there are both good and bad Nazis.
Posted Jun 4, 2018
3
4/4
Upgrade (2018)
A timely cautionary tale about Artificial Intelligence you don't want to miss!
Posted May 30, 2018
4
1/4
Carter & June (2018)
An overplotted mess that throws everything but the kitchen sink up on the screen.
Posted May 21, 2018
5
4/4
Riveting retrospective chronicles career of flamboyant fashionista!
Posted May 21, 2018
6
4/4
A fitting portrait of the People's Pope!
Posted May 14, 2018
7
3/4
Life of the Party (2018)
While Melissa McCarthy has been funnier in ensemble comedies, a la Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters, this female-centric variation on Back to School is worth the investment.
Posted May 10, 2018
8
4/4
American (2018)
Kudos to George Takei for this labor of love doubling as a very timely teachable moment about racial tolerance.
Posted May 4, 2018
9
4/4
Bad Samaritan (2018)
An old-fashioned cat-and-mouse thriller with a frightening villain certain to haunt you long after you've left the theater.
Posted May 3, 2018
10
3/4
Kings (2018)
A harrowing descent into depravity that makes The Florida Project look like Leave It to Beaver.
Posted Apr 27, 2018
11
2/4
Supercon (2018)
12
1/4
Is this merely an innocent, inspirational buddy flick or is it an Army recruiting tool targeting innocent tykes? Or both? Hard to tell.
Posted Apr 16, 2018
13
4/4
100 Years (2016)
14
4/4
Rampage (2018)
Not only breathtaking stunts but perfect comedic timing from a beefy action star at the top of his game!
Posted Apr 11, 2018
15
4/4
Beirut (2018)
A raw, super-realistic tale of revenge, set in a godforsaken kill zone not on this critic's bucket list.
Posted Apr 9, 2018
16
4/4
Chappaquiddick (2018)
Don't let it be forgot, that once there was a crash which in one brief, shameful moment brought down the curtain on a dynasty known as Camelot.
Posted Apr 2, 2018
17
4/4
Ready Player One (2018)
A thrill-a-minute, virtual reality roller coaster ride riddled with allusions to pop culture and classic computer games.
Posted Mar 28, 2018
18
3/4
Midnight Sun (2018)
A sentimental soap opera guaranteed to make you weep in spite of yourself.
Posted Mar 23, 2018
19
1/4
Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)
A faith-based, snuff flick with little appeal beyond the Bible-thumping demographic.
Posted Mar 22, 2018
20
3/4
Tomb Raider (2018)
Think 'The Da Vinci Code.' except with less talk and way more action.
Posted Mar 15, 2018
21
4/4
Love, Simon (2018)
22
3/4
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
An overblown, intergalactic saga certain to tug on your heartstrings during unapologetically-sentimental breaks in the action .
Posted Mar 12, 2018
23
2/4
The Leisure Seeker (2018)
A touching travelogue with just enough heartfelt moments combined with comic relief to warrant this critic's stamp of approval.
Posted Mar 8, 2018
24
2.5/4
Gringo (2018)
There's never a dull moment, though never a deep one either, for the duration of this hyperbolic homage to incessant overstimulation.
Posted Mar 8, 2018
25
4/4
Foxtrot (2018)
An anxiety-inducing meditation on of the loss of a child.
Posted Mar 1, 2018
26
4/4
Black Panther (2018)
Simply 'Marvel'-ous!
Posted Feb 21, 2018
27
3/4
Samson (2018)
An old school religious epic harking back to Cecil B. Demille, replete with mob scenes and breathtaking panoramas.
Posted Feb 15, 2018
28
2/4
The Final Year (2018)
An unremarkable 'fly on the wall,' or should I say, 'roach on the wall' documentary strictly for political junkies and Obama fans who might miss the man.
Posted Feb 12, 2018
29
2/4
Basmati Blues (2018)
A shaky, Bollywood-style musical worth a watch just to see Oscar-winner Brie Larson give it her all.
Posted Feb 10, 2018
30
3/4
The Shape of Water (2017)
Certainly sufficiently engaging and visually-captivating to recommend for open-minded fans of the supernatural.
Posted Feb 5, 2018
31
4/4
Call Me by Your Name (2018)
32
4/4
Where's Daddy? (2018)
A must-see expose' suggesting justice ain't blind, but rather inclined to dispense a color-coded brand of justice when it comes to child support.
Posted Jan 29, 2018
33
2.5/4
Molly's Game (2018)
Even for a former, world-class athlete, crime does not pay!
Posted Jan 23, 2018
34
4/4
Mama Africa (2018)
A fitting tribute to a rare talent who dedicated her life to the liberation of oppressed people all over the world.
Posted Jan 22, 2018
35
3/4
12 Strong (2018)
36
0/4
I, Tonya (2018)
Not just a fake biopic, a totally fake biopic!
Posted Jan 16, 2018
37
3/4
The Post (2018)
While the movie is certainly worth seeing, it's nevertheless a disappointment, given the cast and crew's impressive pedigree.
Posted Jan 11, 2018
38
4/4
What Lies Upstream (2018)
A sobering expose' issuing a dire warning about the whole damn nation's being on the brink of ecological collapse!
Posted Jan 7, 2018
39
4/4
Darkest Hour (2017)
Gary Oldman might finally win the Oscar that has long eluded him for his sterling portrayal of the British Bulldog.
Posted Jan 4, 2018
40
3/4
Hostiles (2018)
Luckily, some cliches die hard!
Posted Dec 22, 2017
41
4/4
The Disaster Artist (2017)
Oxymoronic, Oscar-quality acting that's simultaneously godawful!
Posted Dec 20, 2017
42
4/4
Lady Bird (2017)
A fantastic, female-centric, instant classic reminiscent of both Juno (2007) and Bridesmaids (2011).
Posted Dec 8, 2017
43
1/4
Wonder Wheel (2017)
44
3/4
Merry Capitalism!
Posted Dec 3, 2017
45
4/4
46
4/4
Mudbound (2017)
How did Nina Simone put it? 'Mississippi Goddam!'
Posted Nov 20, 2017
47
1.5/4
Destined (2017)
An amusing idea that runs out of steam not long after the premise is established.
Posted Nov 17, 2017
48
3/4
The Star (2017)
The Nativity revisited as a kiddie cartoon adventure guaranteed to enthrall tykes of any race, color or creed.
Posted Nov 16, 2017
49
4/4
No Greater Love (2017)
50
4/4
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)