Reviews — In Reel Deep

'Whose Streets'

This documentary about the Ferguson protests paints an uncomfortable but necessary portrait of what drives police response to peaceful gatherings.

Documentary, ReviewsSteve CiminoAugust 16, 2017Sabaah Folayan, Damon Davis

'Detroit'

Though it can't stick the landing, the first two hours of Kathryn Bigelow's story of racially motivated police brutality are tense, horrifying, and brilliant.

Drama, ReviewsSteve CiminoAugust 5, 2017Kathryn Bigelow, Anthony Mackie, Will Poulter, John Boyega, Algee Smith

'War for the Planet of the Apes'

Despite more great work from Andy Serkis, whatever ape-related deal Matt Reeves made with the devil has run out.

Action and Adventure, ReviewsSteve CiminoJuly 26, 2017Steve Zahn, Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, Matt Reeves

'Dunkirk'

It's a return to form for Christopher Nolan in the survival war thriller Dunkirk.

Drama, Military and WarAndrew JohnsonJuly 23, 2017Christopher Nolan, Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Fionn Whitehead, Kenneth Branagh, Hans Zimmer

'Wonder Woman'

Yes, the comic book movie can still feel fresh in the year 2017.

Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Science FictionAndrew JohnsonJuly 17, 2017Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Patty Jenkins

'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

"I wish that Spider-Man movie had a lot less Iron Man" is a real thing that I am saying and meaning.

Reviews, Action and AdventureSteve CiminoJuly 11, 2017Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Jon Watts

'Baby Driver'

Edgar Wright's latest is as stylish and fun as ever, but has the writer-director gotten too cool for his own good?

Reviews, Action and AdventureSteve CiminoJuly 6, 2017Edgar Wright, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Jon Bernthal, Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Kevin Spacey

'The Big Sick'

The Judd Apatow machine chugs along, thanks to Kumail Nanjiani's touching look at the dawn of a unique relationship.

Reviews, ComedySteve CiminoJune 15, 2017Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano, Holly Hunter, Judd Apatow, Michael Showalter

'Alien: Covenant'

The latest entry in the Alien franchise is a busy mess that amplifies the needlessly complicated Prometheus origin story.

Reviews, Science FictionSteve CiminoMay 20, 2017Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, Demian Bichir, Ridley Scott, James Franco, Billy Crudup

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'

Though this sequel doesn't have the joyous novelty of its predecessor, James Gunn ultimately puts together another enjoyable romp.

Reviews, Action and AdventureSteve CiminoMay 10, 2017Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, James Gunn, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Michael Rooker, Kurt Russell

'The Lost City of Z'

With Charlie Hunnam as his muse, James Gray mulls over the motivations behind an ill-fated explorer of the early 20th century.

Drama, Action and AdventureAndrew JohnsonApril 21, 2017James Gray, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Sienna Miller, Angus Macfayden, Charlie Hunna

'The Fate of the Furious'

Though at times this latest entry is both fast and furious, it seems to have lost the magic that made Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, and the family shine so bright.