The Housemaid is Pulpy, Trashy Fun in Familiar Shadows

The Housemaid is Pulpy, Trashy Fun in Familiar Shadows

The Housemaid ★ ★ ★ ½ The Housemaid is a psychological thriller based on a popular series of novels by Freida McFadden about a housemaid with a troubled past who works for wealthy families who value discretion. As she works for them, she brings their dirty laundry to...
Ella McCay is a Two-Hour Masterclass in Awful

Ella McCay is a Two-Hour Masterclass in Awful

Ella McCay zero stars Ella McCay is a film written and directed by James L. Brooks whose directing credits include award-winning films like Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News and one of my all-time favorite films: As Good as it Gets. His writing and producing resume...
Wicked: For Good Rides a Bubble of Unrealized Potential

Wicked: For Good Rides a Bubble of Unrealized Potential

Wicked: For Good ★ ★ ½ Wicked: For Good is the sequel to last year’s smash hit musical. For Good relies heavily on the good faith that Wicked: Part One earned by pleasantly surprising audiences with a fun, musical, adventurous time at the movies. In the stage...
Rental Family Finds Warmth in Make-Believe

Rental Family Finds Warmth in Make-Believe

Rental Family ★ ★ ★ Rental Family is a heartwarming story about a struggling actor named Phillip Vanderploeg (Brendan Fraser), who’s been living abroad in Tokyo for two years, waiting for a big break. He’s been working in gimmicky commercials—his most recent as a...