Eli Glasner on Film from CBC Radio

The God of Thunder returns in the riotous new Marvel movie Thor: Ragnarok. CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner explains what makes the latest film so refreshing.

George Clooney is certainly one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars. Lately the leading man has been talking about spending more time on his directing career. This week his sixth film, "Suburbicon" opens. Here's our man at the movies, Eli Glasner.

This week a mix of fire and ice at the movies. First up, Only the Brave, a true story about a group of Arizona fire fighters. Then, it's Michael Fassbender in the serial killer film The Snowman. Here's Eli Glasner.

This week CBC film critic Eli Glasner delves into what some say is an Oscar-worthy performances from Adam Sandler, plus the true story of Wonder Woman and one of Eli's favourite films of the year.

How do you make a sequel to a bonafide sci-fi classic? That's the challenge facing director Denis Villeneuve with the new film Blade Runner 2049. CBC's Eli Glasner has your review.

This week, two big stars and two true stories First CBC film guy Eli Glasner reviews Tom Cruise in American Made. Then it's Judi Dench in Victoria and Abdul.

This week CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner takes a look at two true stories and one silly spy flick. Here are his reviews of Stronger, Battle of the Sexes and Kingsman: The Golden Cirle.

As the Toronto International Film Festival wraps up CBC film critic Eli Glasner looks back at his favourite films, some disappointments and a few hidden gems.

It may be the dog days of summer, but CBC's Eli Glasner has his eye on a few new action flicks. First up, the Southern heist film Logan Lucky from Steven Soderbergh, followed by the action comedy The Hitman's Bodyguard.

Three very different films on tap this week. First: The Dark Tower, a fantasy adventure featuring Idris Elba. Then the true-life tragedy of Detroit as directed by Kathryn Bigelow followed by a few words on Brigsby Bear. Here's Eli Glasner.

This week CBC film critic Eli Glasner works through his feelings around Atomic Blonde and then a look at the powerful period piece Lady MacBeth.

Two very different films for movie fans this weekend. First, director Chris Nolan takes on the real life tale of Dunkirk. Then, A Ghost Story, a movie about a spirit starring Casey Affleck. Here's CBC film critic Eli Glasner.

In 2011, producers rebooted the classic Planet of the Apes movies with a new direction. Today the third instalment in the series arrives with War for the Planet of the Apes. A film that CBC's Eli Glasner says features a remarkable performance.

After many different versions there's a new Spider-Man swinging onto the big screen and CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner is a fan. Here's his look at Spider-Man: Homecoming and a few words on the new documentary Nobody Speak.

After a summer of disappointing blockbusters, CBC film reviewer Eli Glasner is serving up a tasty selection of smaller films with big ideas. Here is Baby Driver, The Big Sick, The Beguiled and Okja.