Amidst its perversions, there’s a beating heart in Sean Baker’s newest film.
'Don't Look Up's' comedic social commentary makes a deep impact.
Don't Look Up might be triggering for many with its political shots fired, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
'Benedetta' offers more than shock
Paul Verhoeven isn't a man who plays subtle at the ripe age of 84, and God bless him for it.
'Encanto' is enchanting
Encanto's usage of three directors' imaginations creates a universality in Mirabel, rendering her potentially as ubiquitous as Cinderella.
'Home Sweet Home Alone' is more sour than sweet
Home Sweet Home Alone is another Christmas flick that'll be placed alongside Grandma's bunt cake.
'The Power of The Dog' is the true face of the Wild West
The Power of The Dog is worth seeing twice to catch all its metaphors which can be a topic of discussion far after the credits roll.
'The Souvenir Part II' is a mirror to the soul
Movies of this level of compassion come only once a year, and here's one of them.
'Last Night in Soho' is one worth spending
there's enough pazazz in its pacing and style to make Last Night in Soho a night worth spending in the theater.
'Eternals' might not win over a lot of newbies
Chloé Zhao’s glowing eye for capturing beautiful scenery can’t save the rest of Eternals lack of providing anything different in the MCU.
Ron's got the wrong message
20th Century Studios Animation needs an upgrade.
'Lamb' is a heartbreaking wake up call
Lamb is the love child between Eraserhead and Antichrist.
'No Time To Die' dutifully carries out Daniel Craig's final mission
“Daniel Craig's farewell to James Bond is a heartfelt and thrilling experience best experienced on the big screen.”
'Gift of Fire' makes terrifying observations
Hiroshi Kurosaki finds the balance between the heart and the mind with Gift of Fire that should burn a part of your soul.
'The Many Saints of Newark' has too many things going on at once
“There is brilliant pathos of masculinity, hatred, and violence explored through the same naked lens as its infamous counterpart. Although we see those ideas explored, they barely scratch the service in favor of a running time, leaving most of its emotion feeling more hollow than fulfilled.”
'Cry Macho' is too classic for its own good
“Cry Macho is very much a traditional western that's classic in the sense that it doesn't need to be retold if there's nothing of clear substance to say.”
The Card Counters'-deck comes barely short
“I was disappointed The Card Counter didn't go all-in with Shrader's cynical outlook of the world where some of his best work did. Still, not a bad film by any means to add to his resume.”
mini reviews: 'Ema' and 'Sweet Girl'
Emma burns with passion where Sweet Girl doesn’t have anything worth loving in it.
Shang-Chi has the spirit of a new warrior
Shang-Chi could very well be another household name to add to the Marvel tenfold.