Frendo the Clown is shown in the movie "Clown in a Cornfield."
IFC Films via TNSIs there anything as dependable as the slasher movie formula?
It waxes, wanes and winks its way through cultural cycles, but it is enduring; malleable yet sturdy, high or lowbrow (usually low), and requires just a few key elements: some teenagers and a masked killer, a small town would be nice. Change up the masks and the weapons, and it practically writes itself. Enter “Clown in a Cornfield,� from “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil� filmmaker Eli Craig.
Like shave ice on a hot day, this new “Lilo & Stitch� is an utterly refreshing delight. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' an utterly refreshing delight
Here's a sample of what might be pushing popcorn sales this summer. Read more'Superman,' 'Fantastic Four' and more summer 2025 movies to watch
The Weeknd, aka Toronto native Abel Tesfaye, plays himself. Read moreMovie Review: A hard Weeknd's night in 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'
Cruise wants to save us from ourselves through the magic of the movies, and he’s putting his body on the line in order to do so. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Tom Cruise puts it all on the line in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'
“The President’s Wife� will show at Theatrikos Theatre Company on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Read moreMovies in Flagstaff: 'The President’s Wife' arrives for city premiere
It’s as deep as you want it to be, and the shockingly wild death traps are enough to keep you gasping while pondering how to try and make meaning out of a world that’s out to get you. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' reinvigorates horror franchise
Relatively speaking, “Shadow Force� is more escapist fare than award fodder, and Washington is OK with that. Read moreKerry Washington strikes hard, nails her own stunts in ‘Shadow Force�
This flick isn’t a masterpiece, not even a vulgar one, but it’s cheeky and entertaining enough in its giddy hyper-violence, thanks almost entirely to the star turn of Josh Hartnett, who has proven in his recent renaissance that he’s especially great in bozo mode. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Josh Hartnett saves 'Fight or Flight' from crash landing
The summer movie season arrived Friday with the release of "Thunderbolts*," the latest Marvel adventure and the kickoff of four months of fun in the moviegoing sun. Read moreSuperheroes, dinosaurs and Happy Gilmore: 25 hot summertime movies
“The Surfer� is narratively wispy; its heft comes from its intoxicating style and Cage’s performance � which could be bonkers, but is instead emotional and grounded. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Nicolas Cage catches surreal wave in 'The Surfer'
These antiheroes are never really allowed to be all that “anti,� and where’s the fun in that? -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'Thunderbolts*' a strong MCU entry but doesn't up the 'anti'
They've rolled up a number worthy of their legacy. Read moreCheech & Chong light up the big screen once more. Will it be their last joint?
“Blind AF� will show at Cline Library Assembly Hall at NAU on Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m. Read more'Blind AF' encore set to take place on NAU campus
This one will likely only appeal to fans of the genre who appreciate reverence and twists on this kind of material, but it’s bloody � if lightweight � fun for those who enjoy this kind of good old-fashioned romp in the woods. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'Until Dawn' a gory romp in the woods
There have recently been some questions of what autistic people “can do,� and “The Accountant 2� is here to provide some answers. Read moreMovie Review: Affleck, Bernthal keep 'The Accountant 2' in the black
Thankfully, “On Swift Horses� is something much more complex and compelling than the love-triangle tale you expect from its first several minutes. -- Mark Meszoros, The News-Herald (Willoughby, Ohio) Read moreMovie Review: Edgar-Jones, Elordi shine in thoughtful drama ‘On Swift Horses�
“Sneaks� is a little sneaky. Read moreMovie Review: Shoe love comes through in 'Sneaks,' but animated adventure wears thin
The film is funny and sweet in the culture clash and cover-up, but not without complex themes about the Asian American experience. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'The Wedding Banquet' an affable update of '90s rom-com
Open wide and get ready to take a big old bite out of “Sinners.� Read moreMovie Review: Coogler's vampire film 'Sinners' has ample bite
"The characters I am seeing now are not explicitly Native characters," said Gladstone, who made Academy Awards history last year as the first Native American best actress nominee. Read more'The Wedding Banquet' gives Lily Gladstone a reason to make people laugh
The Movies in Flagstaff series continues on Wednesday, April 16. Read moreMovies in Flagstaff: Offbeat comedy 'Bad Shabbos' sure to delight
"While the material alone could have been basic, what Landon makes of it with such stylish and emotional execution is anything but." -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Landon’s direction, Fahy’s performance elevate claustrophobic thriller 'Drop'
"I hope even a fraction of the worldwide “American Sniper� audience makes time for a look." Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune Read moreMovie Review: ‘Warfare� is the war movie we need, without the false assurances
There’s a lot missing from “The Amateur,� and it’s unclear whether this happened in the inception and writing of the project or in postproduction. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'The Amateur' looks the part but can't execute mission
Ever since "Scream" came along and winked the slasher movie to death â€� all while being a damn good slasher movie itself â€� horror-comedies have had a difficult time finding the right tone of se… Read moreMovie Review: Horror-comedy 'Hell of a Summer' works better as a comedy
Adam Graham of The Detroit News says this movie is "rich and emotionally complex, and it's insightful about the relationships in our lives, both of the human and dog variety." Read moreMovie Review: Drama 'The Friend' deftly tackles big issues of life, death and dogs
It’s infectious, the love “Freaky Tales� has for the Oakland, California, of the mid-1980s. Read moreMovie Review: You need not love 1980s Oakland to find 'Freaky Tales' fun
This is an American story made by an international cohort, and the film is so much more than just an exploration of this anomalous oddball story and character who managed to outsmart the media. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'The Luckiest Man in America' goes behind scenes of game show scandal
ATLANTA â€� Longtime Atlanta actor Danielle Deadwyler is a woman in demand in Hollywood. Her recent credits include award-winning dramatic turns in the historical biopic “Tillâ€� and the film adap… Read moreDanielle Deadwyler explores death, depression, grief in ‘The Woman in the Yardâ€�
The children may yearn for the mines, but it’s unlikely they’ll yearn for the weird mish-mash that is “A Minecraft Movie.� Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'A Minecraft Movie' a poorly built video game adaptation
FMFF continues to celebrate, promote and nurture nonfiction filmmaking that inspires change within and beyond the Flagstaff-area community. Read moreFlagstaff Mountain Film Festival returns to celebrate 23 years of storytelling and adventure
Despite some rainbow-colored flourishes, this unicorn is a dog. -- Adam Graham, The Detroit News Read moreMovie Review: Monster movie 'Death of a Unicorn' could use some magic
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