Jennifer Reeder on “Knives and Skin” It's a trippy, messy exploration of a variety of failures to cope
“Motherless Brookyln”: A spectacular mystery that fails to fully engage But it wonderfully captures the spirit of film noir
Indie Horror Spotlight: “Head Count” and “Clinton Road” Indie horror gets more creative every year, just look closely for the gems
“John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum”: Bolder, Brighter, Bad Ass The fights and the production design are both notched up a level
“Cold Pursuit” is an engaging but uneven look at revenge run off the rails This dark comedy highlights the law of unintended consequences
“Glass” meets all twist expectations, but at the expense of a story Trying to make the perfect comic book arc takes on too much at once
“Widows” is far more than a heist movie This is a character study of a clash between morality and survival
“Halloween” honors its standalone origins but misses out on original vision This modern take resonates with modern audiences, but loses something on the way
“Bad Times at the El Royale” is an acting showcase The whirlwind of plot twists envigorates the character studies
