Author: Andrew Brown

A heartwarming thematic core and a top notch performance from Tom Hanks makes a loving experience at the movies.

Latest Christmas themed Rom-com is cute, but not of much substance

‘The Shining’ sequel opens a bunch of boxes filled with copycats and confusion.

Historical drama runs okay, but lacks the spark to become something special.

Reanimating the franchise, “Zombieland 2” gives you a great ride for your money.

Will Smith’s newest action film ‘Gemini Man’ gives you two Wills for the price of one.

Dark, twisted, and even a little sympathetic, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance is one for the ages.

The Tacoma Film Festival runs through October 10 at The Grand Cinema.

This second installment brings more of the same cranked to the extreme, and that means more red balloons, bigger clowns, and louder scary noises.