Leigh Monson

Post-WWII melodrama is elevated by Guy Pearce doing his own spin on… Jack Sparrow?

'The Climb' is driven by compelling leads who are richly developed and comically engaging.

'Let Him Go' is such a compellingly performed and written story that it’s difficult not to be enthralled.

There’s so much about it that feels commonplace and ordinary about 'Mortal' that it fails to live up to its extraordinary director.

The point of Synchronic lies in its refutation of defeat in the face of nihilism and chaotic chance.

Aaron Sorkin's artistic strengths are here slotted into the most basic form of Oscar bait.

It can’t help but feel like the women of these stories are themselves in competition for our attention.

'The Owners' isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel on home invasion thrillers, but there are hidden depths to its simple set-up.

'Earth to Ned' is way more fun than it has any right to be.

'Summerland' is an inoffensive and nominally fun way to spend an hour and change.

There's a decent movie buried beneath this wall of pretention.

Despite being a solid season of TV, Away’s core suffers from a crisis of identity.

I’m Thinking of Ending Things review: Charlie Kaufman’s psychological horror film holds nothing back.

This romantic hook is sufficiently sharp, even if Lili Reinhart needs to carry 'Chemical Hearts' on her back to sharpen it.

A lack of inventiveness in its execution that leaves 'The Pale Door' wanting.

This mystery thriller manages to be thrilling until its mystery causes the tension to collapse.

It’s certainly interesting to see where 'She Dies Tomorrow' is going from scene to scene, but the film loses its luster and retroactively feels underdeveloped.

Charming performances aren't quite enough to save this movie from a scattershot screenplay.