"Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015) **** Sets the new standard for epic action! [R]

"Insidious: Chapter 3" (2015) ** A fun entry, but it trips on cheese and cheap scares far too often. [PG-13]

"Jurassic World" (2015) * Proves puppets and animatronics are still very valid. Everything feels fake, flat, and tame. [PG-13]

"Inside Out" (2015) ***1/2 Pixar takes us inside our heads to see what's really going on, and it's mind blowing! [PG]

"Ant-Man" (2015) *** Paul Rudd proves he's got the action chops in this quirky superhero flick! [PG-13]

"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (2015) *** Aside from the action scenes, it plays like a glossy TV show. [PG-13]

"The Gift" (2015) ***1/2 Absolutely electric! Superb performances fuel this twisty, gut punch thriller! [R]

The Walk (2015) *** IMAX 3D puts you up on the high wire with JGL, and it's dizzyingly breathtaking! [PG]

The Martian (2015) **** A tight script, solidly acted, intensely directed - this "Cast Away on Mars" is one of the year's best! [PG-13]

The Visit (2015) ***1/2 Haters gonna hate, but this twisted thriller is on par with early M. Night! Brace yourself! [PG-13]

Spectre (2015) ***1/2 Craig hits full stride in the most "Bond" movie of his career. 007 Easter eggs abound! [PG-13]

Goosebumps (2015) *** Diehards will find both nostalgia and disappointment, but it's still a hoot. [PG]

Krampus (2015) ** A promising premise, but the film can't decide what it wants to be. Neither funny nor scary. [PG-13]

Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (2015) **** For Star Wars fans young and old, this film is nothing short of magical. [PG-13]

The Hateful Eight (2015) ***1/2 This ultra violent Western is beautifully told and acted, but feels ultimately a bit wanting. [R]

The Revenant (2015) **** All-in performances and gutsy camera work combine for one of the most visceral film experiences ever. [R]

Room (2015) **** [R]

Bridge of Spies (2015) **** [PG-13]

Deadpool (2016) ***1/2 [R]

The Big Short (2015) **** [R]