BLOOD 
“What do you call a vampire movie with no teeth? Blood.” – David Riedel, Chicago Reader
SHE IS LOVE
“The romantic sparks need to fly between Patricia and Idris, whether comically or dramatically, but they are utterly bland characters. Not only is it hard to see why they would want to get back together, it’s not clear whatever attracted them to each other in the first place.” – Daniel Kimmel, North Shore Movies
BABYLON
“Babylon features the best opening of the year.” – Duane Miller, Cinemania World Podcast
TRUMPISM & THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY
Filmmaker Charlie Spickler set out to explore the rise in anti-Jewish bigotry in the Age of Trump, and the result – Trumpism & The American Jewish Community – is a thoughtful and provocative film that provides context for how former President Trump, in effect, gave permission for such transgressive behavior to re-emerge in public.” – Daniel Kimmel, North Shore Movies
PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
“Puss In Boots: The Last Wish is a huge disappointment. The lure of a franchise is that it’s easier to market a known commodity. That works for donuts and hamburgers, not so much for creative storytelling.” – Daniel Kimmel, North Shore Movies
THE WHALE
“Brendan Fraser gives the performances of a lifetime in The Whale.” – Duane Miller, Cinemania World Podcast
“I’m happy for Brendan Fraser, and I’m thrilled that he’s emerged from his exile a stronger actor than ever. I just wish his return came in the form of a film I could recommend anyone go see.” – Oscar Goff, Boston Hassle
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AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
“As for those visuals, Cameron has been dazzling us for years and the innumerable artists and technicians have created an alien world that seems as real as the view out your window. Listing them all is undoubtedly what pushes the film to just over the three-hour mark. It’s been suggested that at this length the return of the movie intermission might not be a bad idea, especially for a movie called The Way of Water.” – Daniel Kimmel, North Shore Movies
THE APOLOGY
“The Apology is a talky two-character drama that purports to be a psychological thriller. It might hold the interest of viewers who find themselves as snowed in as the people are here, but just barely.” – Daniel Kimmel, North Shore Movies
AMERICAN MURDERER
“This is the story of a charming, lowlife grifter who crossed the line, not a serial killer. In the end, it’s less about that heinous crime than the living wreckage Brown left in his wake.” – Daniel Kimmel, North Shore Movies
BLOODSHOT
“If you go into BLOODSHOT with low expectations while also realizing that you’re not going to get an amazing work of art, you might like some of what you get here.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential
“It’s dumb, predictable, but not without its charm.” – Byron McNeal, Nerd Caliber
THE HUNT
“Except for those snowflakes on the left and the right who can’t brook any criticism or incorrectness, it’s a satisfying, visceral send-up of our current politics.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
FIRST COW
“FIRST COW shows viewers a glimpse at what manhood looked like two centuries ago, when men were expected to be tough and those who weren’t were prey and sport for the rest.” – Andy Crump, The Week
BIRDS OF PREY
“BIRDS OF PREY may not turn out to be the worst film of the year, but it is the nadir thus far.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“If you’re just going to see this for its mature rating, its feminist message, or maybe some of the characters, there’s a small possibility that you may be satisfied with what you get out of BIRDS OF PREY. If you require even a little bit more than that, you’ll likely regret sitting down and giving this soulless piece of cinema a chance.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential
THE ASSISTANT
“THE ASSISTANT understands well how men manipulate levers of power to exploit their subordinates while buying their secrecy — or if not “buy,” then certainly “compel.” – Andy Crump, Mic.com