The new movie “Infinity Pool” seems designed to inspire divisive reactions. Nathan Weinbender takes a look at the horror sci-fi hybrid directed by Brandon Cronenberg, son of David, who shares some of his father’s weird hang-ups.
Gerard Butler’s appearance in a movie isn’t exactly an instant mark of quality. But Nathan Weinbender says the action star’s new film “Plane” is a relatively fun throwback, and a thriller that’s a bit better than most movies released in the dead zone of January.
Now on Netflix, the historical mystery “The Pale Blue Eye” stars Christian Bale as a drunk detective and Harry Melling as a famous author whose name you no doubt recognize. Nathan Weinbender investigates Scott Cooper’s latest historical drama.
Damien Chazelle scored a hit and a best director Oscar for his squeaky clean musical “La La Land.” Now he’s made the flip side, a violent, depraved Hollywood history called “Babylon.” Nathan Weinbender takes a look at the divisive epic, which he found to be an exhausting endurance test.
It’s the final week of 2022, and movie fans everywhere are assembling their best-of lists. Nathan Weinbender is reflecting on the cinematic riches of the year and calling out some gems that are still waiting to be discovered on streaming platforms.