Movie with Abe: Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

“Drive My Car” may be director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s buzziest film this year, but it's also worth seeing his other movie, “Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy,” which is out today on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Drive My Car

“Drive My Car,” which is Japan's official Oscar submission for Best International Feature, has been picking up a number of high-profile Best Picture prizes and is very much worth seeing. It's now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Poupelle of Chimney Town

I was very impressed with “Poupelle of Chimney Town,” one of the best animated films of the year. It's now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Ascension

One of the documentaries on this year's Oscar shortlist is “Ascension,” a look at class structures and the Chinese dream. It's now streaming on Paramount Plus. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Flee

I was thrilled to get the chance to speak with Janus Billeskov Jansen about his work editing “Flee,” which is on the Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary and Best International Feature, and will likely also be nominated for Best Animated Feature. Check out my enlightening conversation with him at AwardsWatch.

Movie with Abe: The Tender Bar

George Clooney's “The Tender Bar” features great performances and an endearing if familiar story. It's now playing in theaters and coming to Amazon Prime on January 7th. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The Hand of God

Italy's shortlisted Oscar submission for Best International Feature this year, “The Hand of God,” is another strong entry from director Paolo Sorrentino. It's now streaming on Netflix. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Memoria

Colombia's official Oscar entry for Best International Feature this year, “Memoria,” may appeal to some, but it's extremely slow and requires a great deal of patience to be remotely accessible. It's now playing in theaters, but only one at a time. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The Tragedy of Macbeth

I'm not a particularly strong Shakespeare enthusiast, but I was impressed by “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” an involving new take on the classic play. It's now playing in theaters and comes to Apple TV+ on January 14th. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Cyrano

Peter Dinklage stars in the musical version of “Cyrano,” which I enjoyed but didn't blow me away. It had its qualifiying release earlier this month and returns to theatres on January 21st. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The King's Man

I didn't see the first two films in the series, and I probably could have skipped “The King's Man” too. It's not too bright and could have been much, much better. It's now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Sing 2

I never saw the first film, but I'm very glad I made time for “Sing 2,” an animated delight I found very enjoyable. It's now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Parallel Mothers

Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, “Parallel Mothers,” is a dependably involving and resonant story. It's now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: The Matrix Resurrections

“The Matrix Resurrections” is a sequel that comes years after its original entries, and one that's very self-referential but decently engaging. It's now playing in theaters and on HBO Max. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: West Side Story

I was thrilled to be able to participate in a video review with fellow critic Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi for Cinema Daily US as part of the site's Above the Line vs Below the Line series. Check out our discussion of the film “West Side Story,” which is now playing in theaters, below:

Movie with Abe: Licorice Pizza

“Licorice Pizza” is one of my favorite movies of the year and a must-see. It's out in limited markets now and coming to all theaters on December 25th. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: House of Gucci

Lady Gaga headlines Ridley Scott's over-the-top portrait of a dynasty, “House of Gucci,” which is playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Swan Song

Mahershala Ali stars in “Swan Song,” the second film with that title this year. It's a solid choice, now playing in theaters and on Apple TV+. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Don't Look Up

Adam McKay's latest satire “Don't Loop Up” is entertaining but ultimately swings a bit too wide for my tastes. It's now playing in theaters and coming to Netflix on December 24th. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Nightmare Alley

Guillermo Del Toro returns with his latest film, “Nightmare Alley,” opening in theaters this Friday. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.