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Last Days in the Desert More Inspiring Than Infuriating

Doesn't make any pretense of sticking strictly to the synoptic Gospel narratives, but neither is it designed to throw unorthodox beliefs in the...

Last Days in the Desert More Inspiring Than Infuriating

Mother's Day Regrettably Low on Substance

While certain subplots contain some heart, Mother's Day is largely shallow, low on relatable characters, lacking any kind of fresh and poignant...

Mother's Day Regrettably Low on Substance

The Boss is a Demotion for Cinematic Comedy

For a comedy titan like Melissa McCarthy, The Boss should have been an easy win. Unfortunately, poor timing, lack of character development and...

The Boss is a Demotion for Cinematic Comedy

Newest 'Mind in Another's Body' Movie is Criminal-ly Average

A new but predictable entry in the "one man's memories in another man's body" genre. The cast list is impressive but the movie is ho-hum. Take your...

Newest 'Mind in Another's Body' Movie is Criminal-ly Average

First-Person Action of Hardcore Henry Not for the Squeamish

Gamers will love this first-person frenzy of violence and death; everyone else probably not so much.

First-Person Action of Hardcore Henry Not for the Squeamish

Batman v Superman Falls Short of Victory

Batman v Superman delivers an epic showdown as promised, but not before lulling viewers to sleep with a tedious, brooding lecture on the nature of...

Batman v Superman Falls Short of Victory

Miracles from Heaven Will Make You Smile

Thanks to strong performances, a story that's funny and touching in turns, and an uplifting message, all but the most cynical will leave the...

Miracles from Heaven Will Make You Smile

Allegiant Takes a Half-Step for Halfway-There YA Finales

Must all franchise finales be divided into two parts? The Divergent Series: Allegiant—Part 1 halts the downward slide in quality of these drawn out...

Allegiant Takes a Half-Step for Halfway-There YA Finales

Banal By the Sea is Beautiful but Boring

Director and female lead Angelina Jolie Pitt turns an intriguing-enough premise into a sumptuously-lit slog of a movie where the most exciting...

Banal By the Sea is Beautiful but Boring

Kung Fu Panda's Third Chapter Still Has Plenty of Kick

The Kung Fu Panda movies have been a consistently fun and family-friendly cinematic diversion for eight years now, proof that a simple,...

Kung Fu Panda's Third Chapter Still Has Plenty of Kick

Tina Fey Tackles New Territory in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Tina Fey is engaging in this insightful story of a safe, boring TV producer who transforms herself into an intrepid war correspondent. In time...

Tina Fey Tackles New Territory in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Same Greeks, Different Big Fat Wedding, Fewer Laughs

We all loved My Big Fat Greek Wedding for its loud charm and its unique spin on the rom-com. But without much ground to break "17 years later but...

Same Greeks, Different Big Fat Wedding, Fewer Laughs

Haven't You Ever Wondered about Jesus as The Young Messiah?

The Young Messiah offers a unique perspective on our Savior that no other story ever has, and will cause viewers to contemplate Jesus, Mary and...

Haven't You Ever Wondered about Jesus as The Young Messiah?

Eddie the Eagle Soars Thanks to a Winning Performance

A true underdog story of hope and perseverance in the face of insurmountable odds. Those unfamiliar with the Winter Olympics may find a few...

Eddie the Eagle Soars Thanks to a Winning Performance

On Cloverfield Lane, the Suspense is Turned Up to 10

In this 2-minute movie review, Crosswalk's Stephen McGarvey tells us just what we need to know about the mysterious and chilling 10 Cloverfield...

On Cloverfield Lane, the Suspense is Turned Up to 10