Mick LaSalle

ASK MICK: Chronicle film critic emeritus Mick LaSalle also answers a reader who questions his “Mount Rushmore of directors” list.

Chronicle film critic emeritus Mick LaSalle answers questions about first-time reaction videos and whether we should care about other moviegoers’ opinions.

Chronicle film critic emeritus Mick LaSalle also responds to readers’ reactions to his encounter with the late Gene Hackman.

Tom Cruise proves he’s the last true action movie star in the latest installation of the ‘Mission: Impossible’ film franchise.

“The Two Popes” and “Conclave” show us what we lost and give us a window into the immediate future following Pope Francis’ death.

The weakness of Mike White’s dark comedy anthology highlights the weakness of TV in general.

The outstanding four-part series tells the story of a 13-year-old boy accused of murder.

While Jonathan Majors' career is still uncertain after an assault conviction, his performance in “Magazine Dreams” is nothing less than astonishing. 

Gene Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife and dog, starred in Hollywood’s top films over a 40-year period.

Longtime Chronicle movie critic Mick LaSalle believes “Emilia Perez” and “I’m Still Here” don’t deserve to be nominated — for anything.