Reviews, Discussions, and Interviews – All from Nashville
‘Flow’ is a Breathtaking Animated Masterpiece (Review)
A black cat must learn to coexist with other animals after a devastating flood in this animated film from Latvia. A lot of animated films from foreign countries like to rely on visual storytelling to communicate their ideas; from Studio Ghibli’s overlooked gem...
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Captivate in Wondrous ‘Wicked’ (Review)
The humble beginnings of Glinda The Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West in the Land of Oz are explored in Jon M. Chu's adaptation of the smash Broadway musical. The MGM classic The Wizard of Oz has had its fair share of spinoffs since its release in 1939; most...
‘Gladiator II’ is a Worthy Enough Successor (Review)
While this sequel doesn’t reach the heights of its predecessor, it will leave you entertained. What’s most surprising about the original Gladiator is that it took this long to get a sequel to a film many consider among their favorite movies of all time. For a...
‘A Real Pain’ is a Funny, Cathartic Journey (Review)
Jesse Eisenberg’s exceptional road trip dramedy is a personal film many of its viewers can relate to. Films centered around family are a dime a dozen. Whether it’s a singular focus or an element of the story, throughout the year, every genre and subgenre from...
Hugh Grant Charms and Terrifies in Haunting ‘Heretic’ (Review)
Two Mormon missionaries get more than what they bargained for upon visiting a strange recluse in this new horror-thriller from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Movies that pit characters in spiritual conflict with their faith have been around for decades now, the...
‘The Substance’ is a Modern-Day Body Horror Masterpiece (Review)
A former exercise-show host signs up for an experimental drug to keep her stardom alive, only to get in a war with what it births in Coralie Fargeat's second feature film. Too often, online discourse surrounding contemporary horror has been synonymous with...
Anna Kendrick’s ‘Woman of the Hour’ is a Suspenseful True Crime Thriller (Review)
The famed actress’ strong directorial debut arrives on Netflix today and should be at the top of your watchlist. Let’s be honest: In recent years, Netflix’s original film slate has featured more forgettable films than memorable ones. However, the streamer has turned a...
‘Smile 2’ is a Spine-Chilling Sequel on Par with its Predecessor (Review)
The smile curse is passed onto an overwhelmed pop star with substance abuse issues and personal baggage in this terrifying sequel to 2022's Smile. Parker Finn’s debut feature film Smile was one of the best cinematic success stories in 2022, not only for...
Stars Help Break Conventional Romance Mold with ‘We Live in Time’ (Review)
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh help elevate this unconventional British romantic weeper. So often throughout each year, the public is offered romantic films that cause a stir of emotions. Whether it’s the story, the stars, or something else, this is a genre...