Guaranteed, worst film of 2026. #filmsky

“Merrily We Roll Along” may seem like a cynical exercise about people who have messed up their lives, but it’s really about bad choices having consequences, and hoping not to lose the optimism of one’s youth. #filmsky #sondheim

“Eternity” may be the best afterlife movie since “Defending Your Life” (1991). You’ll get caught up in both the romcom and “what if” elements and it will leave you thinking what you might do. #filmsky

THE THING WITH FEATHERS is an extended meditation on grief and despair, two emotions you may experience if you try to slog through this film. #filmsky

“Adventure Tom” may not achieve classic status, yet it is a well-crafted and enjoyable look at modern romance. #filmsky

The makers of THE DUMMY DETECTIVE are asking a lot. It’s a comedy that crosses a hardboiled film noir detective story with an Agatha Christie-like mystery. And ventriloquist dummies. You either have to accept it or not. #filmsky

If you’re steeped in French cinema of the time many of the names will resonate, and watching the making of “Breathless” will feel like stepping into a time machine. If you’re not, it may be like watching the film with the subtitles turned off and not knowing the language. #filmsky

“Wicked: For Good” joins its predecessor in jointly creating one of the best movie musicals in years. #filmsky

By the end of “Flights Of Reverie” you may still be puzzling out the details, but you’ve also been given food for thought on a number of topics. Not a bad return on the investment of your time. #filmsky

IN YOUR DREAMS is a charming animated offering from Netflix that should delight youngsters while opening the door to discussing dreams and nightmares. #filmsky

AIR SHIFT is a popcorn movie that zips along before you can start thinking about how preposterous it all is. #filmsky

My latest book launches in two weeks. If you're at Philcon I'll be happy to sign your copy. #booksky

This “Frankenstein” cements del Toro’s reputation as one of the best contemporary filmmakers. #filmsky

Clarence Thomas must be so sad.

To appreciate “Don’t Trip” requires making allowances for a low-budget movie with ragged edges.There are some moments where it might feel the movie is out of control, but if you can make it to the end, it’s worth the effort. #filmsky

As a critic I can take pleasure in skewering a bloated Hollywood film or an overly pretentious indie, but in the case of “Foibles” it’s more of a disappointment. #filmsky

Don't believe the MAGAts are concerned about antisemitism. Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, and the GOP’s Moral Collapse open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

An intense performance by Colin Farrell drives BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER. Farrell lets us see both the false confidence Doyle attempts to exude and his increasing desperation as things go wrong. #filmsky

ANNIVERSARY is like last year’s film “Civil War.” It is a disturbing parable about the increasing polarization of our country and, like that earlier film, manages to do so without directly commenting on current events. #filmsky

You come away from “Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost” with an appreciation for them not only as entertainers, but as people who overcame adversity, formed a strong bond and did it all without screwing up their kids. #filmsky

What it seems to have come down to is “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” was asking too much of some viewers (and critics), who prefer straight-ahead narratives uncomplicated by tonal shifts. Take a chance on it and go with the flow. It’s worth the trip. #filmsky

I'd never even heard of this movie, and yet it features the debuts of Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart and is directed by John Ford. It's no classic but if you're a film buff it's a curio worth checking out. #filmsky

I may disagree with him on policy issues but we'd be much better off if the Republicans were led by people like Adam Kinzinger than the racists and cowards in charge today.

I joined about 50 people for Somerville Seniors for #NoKings. I've done the wall-to-wall people thing on Boston Common before. What surprised me was the endless honking and handwaving from cars going by.

Be prepared to be disgusted. The hate and bigotry really is a feature, not a bug, of today's GOP.

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You come away from “John Candy: I Like Me” with both laughter and tears, happy that his comedic talents are preserved for new generations to discover and sad to think of what might have been. #filmsky

Let the whining from our low IQ president begin.

Not that I think she's worth supporting but this is a story worth paying attention to.

When my cat lies like this I know she feels perfectly safe around me. (When anyone else shows up she immediately hides UNDER that couch.) #caturday

Clearly “Sincerely Saul” is not for every taste. Those of a certain age with an especially twisted sense of humor may be able to relate. Everyone else will wonder what the hell is going on. #filmsky

Put October 10 on your calendar. It's the day whining crybaby Trump will have a major public meltdown when the this year's recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize is announced and it's NOT him.

Never been the biggest Sylvester Stallone fan but he's great in "Tulsa King." Into the new season and there's no let up. #tvsky

My 45th law school reunion is this weekend. Since I haven't practiced in over four decades and became a film critic and author of humorous fiction, naturally I was put on the reunion committee.

I've given up on night screenings so I miss a lot of stuff. Caught up with 3 films this week: Warfare -- tough, gritty film about the futility of war Superman -- gave up after twenty minutes Elio -- loved it; if I still measured my age in single digits it would be movie of the year #filmsky

I'm hoping Jimmy Kimmel (no relation) opens tonight's show by quoting Jack Paar. Paar walked off the Tonight Show when NBC edited a reference to a "water closet." He came back a month later and said, “As I was saying before I was interrupted…”

A response came from ANTIFA headquarters: "We don't exist."

Just finished fourth season of "Orange is the New Black." Three seasons (39 episodes) to go. Wow. #tvsky

Congress shamefully passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. Should he have been murdered? Of course not. What he racist, fascist scum? Absolutely.

“Motherland” is a flawed but provocative film that proves to be more interesting as a thought experiment than as a dramatic whole. #filmsky

About presidents and late night comedians: do you know what Gerald Ford did when Chevy Chase portrayed him as a klutz on SNL? Let his press secretary serve as guest host and recorded clip that appeared on the show.

Arrrr! Wishing everyone a happy "Talk Like a Pirate Day!"

“UnBroken” confronts some of the horrors of the Holocaust, but its focus is on seven siblings who managed to survive. You won’t forget your encounter with this remarkable family. #filmsky #jewish

Over the years of seeing many films about the Holocaust, some stand out. It’s not because they answer how such evil could be allowed to occur, but because they bring out the humanity of its victims. Anthony D’Ambrosio has succeeded in doing just that in TRIUMPH OF THE HEART. #filmsky

There’s a number of interesting things going on in SOMNIUM, a first feature by writer/director Racheal Cain. It makes the film watchable, but it’s a near-miss. #filmsky

Just spent a moments scrolling through the open sewer of X. What's being posted is extreme and violent. It really IS a cult.

Just caught up with the live action version of "Lilo and Stitch." It was okay if wholly unnecessary since the aliens were all animated in this version as well. At least it was better than the live action "Pinocchio" and "The Little Mermaid," the latter of which I couldn't even sit through. #filmsky