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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
The Second Civil War (1997) John Carman There are laugh-out-loud moments amid the tastelessness and raw language.
Posted Mar 21, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Tow (2025) Carla Meyer As Byrne’s performance highlights throughout “Tow,” it takes a certain inner steel to fight so diligently for what some might dismiss as a hunk of junk.
Posted Mar 19, 2026  Edit critic review
1/4
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) Michael Ordoña The sequel’s worst sin is resorting to the “screaming female” trope. Grace was so much tougher in the first one, and so much more fun.
Posted Mar 19, 2026  Edit critic review
The Howling (1981) Judy Stone A half-hearted little horror movie about werewolves.
Posted Mar 18, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/4
RoboCop 3 (1993) Peter Stack "RoboCop 3" out to be a lot more mean and harrowing a sci-fi thriller than it is. Yet it still has a wicked humor underneath its prophetic grin.
Posted Mar 16, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Gates (2026) Bob Strauss “The Gates” benefits from simple, straightforward plotting and understated social commentary that’s as effective as shouted outrage.
Posted Mar 13, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Reminders of Him (2026) Mick LaSalle What’s beautiful and impressive about Monroe in this film is her range — not just her ability to play a range of emotion, which is to be expected, but rather her ability to play a range of essence.
Posted Mar 12, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
André Is an Idiot (2025) G. Allen Johnson The documentary is mostly uplifting and serves not only as a kick in the butt, so to speak, for those who are putting off their colonoscopies, but also as a tribute to an unconventional San Francisco life.
Posted Mar 12, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Slanted (2025) Hannah Bae Wang deals out absurdist humor with a deft hand, especially in scenes where Ethnos and its corporate videos extol the so-called joys of whiteness.
Posted Mar 12, 2026  Edit critic review
4/4
Project Hail Mary (2026) G. Allen Johnson It’s a masterpiece of a family popcorn movie, with eye-popping hand-crafted production design and outstanding creature design and puppetry work.
Posted Mar 12, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth (2023) Mick LaSalle Heller’s recollection of concentration camp life is fascinating.
Posted Mar 12, 2026  Edit critic review
Southern Comfort (2001) Edward Guthmann Confronts notions of family and gender identity, challenging us to accept Robert and his ken as individuals.
Posted Mar 11, 2026  Edit critic review
2/4
RoboCop 2 (1990) Mick LaSalle The picture gets tangled in the promises made in the first half, and goes down flailing in seven directions at once, leaving behind the thing that made the first movie so special -- its hero.
Posted Mar 10, 2026  Edit critic review
Anastasia (1956) Paine Knickerbocker Miss Bergman's performance is exciting to watch. Her emergence from a terrified and sick woman to a lovely, charming, and beautifully dressed princess is fascinating to observe.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Phantom Lady (1944) SF Chronicle Staff Joan Harrison, the producer, has become famous overnight in Hollywood for the making of Phantom Lady.
Posted Mar 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) Zaki Hasan While this latest entry is thoughtful and stirring, it doesn’t exactly improve upon the elegant finality the series granted Tommy Shelby four years ago.
Posted Mar 05, 2026  Edit critic review
Jaws (1975) John L. Wasserman It is unlikely that anyone who sees this extraordinary new terror-adventure film, which was adapted from Peter Benchley's runaway best-seller of the same name, will ever again frolic in the ocean surf with quite the abandon of more carefree times.
Posted Mar 05, 2026  Edit critic review
1/4
THE BRIDE! (2026) G. Allen Johnson The director is clearly having fun. But even if the intention was parody, it comes at the expense of its thematic purpose.
Posted Mar 04, 2026  Edit critic review
2/4
RoboCop (1987) Peter Stack The entertainment fizzles rather than sizzles. It leaves you with a gnawing, ugly sensation of nobody to care about it.
Posted Mar 04, 2026  Edit critic review
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) Paine Knickerbocker One of those pictures that they don't make any more, this is a thoroughly delightful bit of unreality.
Posted Mar 04, 2026  Edit critic review
1/4
Scream 7 (2026) Michael Ordoña “Scream 7” is anything but cutting edge.
Posted Mar 03, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/4
In the Blink of an Eye (2026) G. Allen Johnson “In the Blink of an Eye” proves yet again that Stanton is a dreamer, with an unshakeable faith in humanity. That’s not nothing.
Posted Mar 03, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Hoppers (2026) G. Allen Johnson While Pixar doesn’t exactly alter the chemistry here, “Hoppers” is energetic and fun. What makes it worthy is that Chong has an authentic interest in the animals’ interaction with humans, and brings feeling to that conflict.
Posted Mar 02, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Dreams (2025) Mick LaSalle It’s a sneaky little movie about what people are really like, and it’s impressive.
Posted Feb 24, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Midwinter Break (2026) G. Allen Johnson What keeps the movie from being oppressive is Manville’s three-dimensional embodiment of Stella.
Posted Feb 24, 2026  Edit critic review
1/4
Sirāt (2025) G. Allen Johnson There is possibly a stab at lyricism, but overall it is a relentless march toward nihilism.
Posted Feb 24, 2026  Edit critic review
THX 1138 (1971) Paine Knickerbocker "THX 1138" is almost eerie at moments, beguiling at others, but Lucas is always an artful charlatan, more interested in his tricks than what he is saying.
Posted Feb 20, 2026  Edit critic review
4/4
Paul McCartney: Man on the Run (2025) Mick LaSalle I’ve been fascinated by McCartney for decades, and “Man on the Run” made me feel like I was getting closer to understanding the real guy.
Posted Feb 18, 2026  Edit critic review
2/4
How to Make a Killing (2026) Bob Strauss Knowing what Powell is capable of, it’s not unreasonable to go into this expecting a bigger payoff.
Posted Feb 18, 2026  Edit critic review
4/4
Calle Málaga (2025) G. Allen Johnson There are some heart-tugging scenes, but overall, this is the cinematic equivalent of a blissful weekend at the spa, a relaxing respite from the stressful news cycles of our times.
Posted Feb 13, 2026  Edit critic review
Pretty in Pink (1986) Peter Stack Pretty in Pink is very pretty to look at, pleasing entertainment that isn't paving new roads of cinematic artistry.
Posted Feb 13, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Muppet Treasure Island (1996) Peter Stack Handsome and amusing but gimmicky... Yet with Tim Curry as a delightfully menacing Long John Silver and Kermit the Frog as a tender gent playing Captain Smollett, a good deal of comic booty shines through.
Posted Feb 12, 2026  Edit critic review
2/4
Cold Storage (2026) Mick LaSalle It maintains a flimsy sort of interest, thanks to Neeson, who takes on the weight of this movie and deadlifts it to the level of mediocrity.
Posted Feb 11, 2026  Edit critic review
1/4
Wuthering Heights (2026) Mick LaSalle Emerald Fennell takes Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights” and makes an absolute mess of it.
Posted Feb 11, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/4
Crime 101 (2026) G. Allen Johnson Crime 101 is often smart, ultimately ridiculous, and mostly absorbing. But as with Davis’ sleek rides, your mileage may vary.
Posted Feb 11, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
The President's Cake (2025) Bob Strauss Hadi reveals the mindset of tyrannized people with chilling precision, but rarely loses sight of their complex humanity.
Posted Feb 11, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/4
The Moment (2026) G. Allen Johnson Yes, Charli is playing a version of herself, but she does it well.
Posted Feb 06, 2026  Edit critic review
1/4
Dracula (2025) G. Allen Johnson It’s a train wreck, but certainly a watchable one that almost plays like fan fiction.
Posted Feb 06, 2026  Edit critic review
The Muppet Show (2026) Tony Bravo The heart of “The Muppet Show” was always the Muppets themselves and the writers understand that, keeping the focus where it belongs.
Posted Feb 06, 2026  Edit critic review
Blonde Venus (1932) George C. Warren For the first time in pictures [Marlene Dietrich] is seen as a mother, a fact allowing the softer emotions to show themselves.
Posted Feb 05, 2026  Edit critic review
A Face in the Crowd (1957) Paine Knickerbocker It includes sharp satire, a chilling picture of the acceptability of a ruthless personality who hides his own ambitions under a veil of rustic simplicity, and a rather stern suggestion to audiences that they not be swept away by any television programs.
Posted Feb 05, 2026  Edit critic review
Vanishing Point (1971) Anitra Earle While it continually approaches propaganda, the picture veers away from it at every point where it might turn heavy-handed.
Posted Feb 05, 2026  Edit critic review
Camille (1936) Katherine Hill Lyrical and poignantly real.
Posted Feb 04, 2026  Edit critic review
Arabesque (1966) Paine Knickerbocker The screenplay...often lacks the deft touch, but the amiability of the performers, the richness of their surroundings, and the determination of the evildoers...make "Arabesque" an engaging offering despite its occasional stumbles.
Posted Feb 04, 2026  Edit critic review
Days of Heaven (1978) John L. Wasserman A poem of sight and sound that would hardly an ounce of impact if there were no dialogue whatsoever.
Posted Feb 04, 2026  Edit critic review
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) John Hobart It represents a greatness that Hollywood can achieve only on rare and inspired occasions, when the right director, the right script, the right cameraman, and the right actors manage -- miraculously -- to get together.
Posted Feb 03, 2026  Edit critic review
Ace in the Hole (1951) William Hogan Ace in the Hole is a grotesque document. However, it is realistic and never cheaply handled. We must say Wilder has a masterly touch while offending his customers. And he will offend many with this spectacle of personal degradation and morbidity.
Posted Feb 03, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/4
House (1985) Peter Stack I'd say "House" is messy, but interesting.
Posted Jan 30, 2026  Edit critic review
3/4
Send Help (2026) Michael Phillips At its simplest, we have here a performance showcase for O’Brien’s artfully restrained sniveling and, especially, for McAdams’ miraculous shape-shifting abilities.
Posted Jan 29, 2026  Edit critic review
My Bloody Valentine (1981) Peter Stack It never fails to disgusting and astonish me that Hollywood's high-powered team of Perversity & Gore manages to sweet-talk the Motion Picture Association of American into granting an R rating for a movie like "My Bloody Valentine."
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
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