Glass Onion

Glass Onion; A stellar cast collaborates on an exquisitely shot, delightfully fun mystery. Monáe is exceptionally great, adding layers to her performance as the film unfolds and characters become more intertwined. More, please. More Knives Out or more of this cast in new films; A

Birdman of (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance); Virtuoso performances in a refreshingly unconventional film. Keaton is remarkable & fascinating in every moment. Percussion score and fluid camerawork propel the story forward at a blistering pace. Nutty in all the right ways; A-

Isle of Dogs

Isle of Dogs; Spectacularly rendered and dynamically scored, the latest from Wes Anderson offers a quirky, heartfelt story with just enough suspense and humour. Some colonial concerns but privilege begets artistic indulgence for our own reward; A

Collateral Beauty

Collateral Beauty; Telegraphingly predictable plot doesn't stop the amazing cast from tugging the heartstrings. Beautifully whimsical; B+

The Bourne Legacy

The Bourne Legacy; Top notch actors bring intensity 2 another tense, thrilling Bourne film. Not surprising by spy genre but exhilarating; A-

Everyone Says I Love You

Directed by:  Woody Allen
Starring:  Woody Allen, Julia Roberts, Edward Norton, Drew Barrymore
Running Time:  1h 37min

Woody once again surrounds himself with beautiful women and tries to make us believe that one of them (Roberts) will fall in love with him.  At least this time there's a funny explanation, as his daughter has knowledge of everything Roberts tells her shrink  Having the narration of his daughter is very effective and allows other characters to play in the film, without a direct connection to the irritating Woody.  The set pieces of singing and dancing are hilarious.  Classic spoofing of the musical genre, at its finest.  Allen knows exactly what's sweet and romantic about musicals, and what's just plain cheese and onions.  It's a fine parody film, and musical comedy in its own right.  Once again, Allen finds the perfect line to walk and executes again.

Grade:  B