Brent Leuthold
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
‘Hustlers‘ Review: Ensemble cast lifts enjoyable heist movie
It’s exotic dancers vs. Wall Street sharks in Hustlers, a flashy crime drama with a great ensemble cast but a somewhat predictable story that could have dug a bit deeper. […]
‘Ad Astra‘ Review: Pitt excellent as astronaut in sci-fi thriller
Brad Pitt gives a career-best performance as an unflappable astronaut pushing the boundaries of outer space in Ad Astra, a ruminative and rich examination of a seemingly impenetrable man. Those […]
‘The Peanut Butter Falcon‘ Review: Endearing indie will put a smile on your face
The charming and endearing new indie The Peanut Butter Falcon stars Zack Gottsagen as Zak, a young man with Down syndrome living in a North Carolina nursing home under the […]
‘It: Chapter Two‘ Review: Horror sequel stays afloat with humor, cast
When Andy Muschietti’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s sprawling novel It was released in 2017, it scared up box office numbers that not even the most optimistic figures could have […]
‘Luce‘ Review: Story about race, privilege ends up falling flat
Based on the play by JC Lee, Luce stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. as the titular African-American teen who seems to have it all: excellent grades, track and field records, and […]
‘Ready or Not‘ Review: Weaving proves to be excellent scream queen
The Most Dangerous Game gets a darkly comedic twist in Ready or Not, a proudly R-rated cat-and-mouse chase with gruesome delights and a wicked sense of playfulness. Opening with a […]
‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette‘ Review: Adaptation of best-selling novel makes a dull film
Based on the best-selling novel by Maria Semple, Where’d You Go, Bernadette stars Cate Blanchett in the title role as an agoraphobic misanthrope with a mysterious past. Residing in Seattle […]
‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark‘ Review: Horror film shows that scares don’t need gore
Adapted from the creepy children’s series that has haunted book fairs for decades, Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark stars Zoe Colleti as Stella, a teenaged horror fanatic who […]
‘The Farewell‘ Review: Poignant comedy one of the year’s best films
The immensely moving and thoroughly amusing new film The Farewell stars Awkwafina (the professional and rapper name of Nora Lum) as Billi, a struggling writer toiling away in New York […]