Reviews
Script Leaves Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson at the Altar in ‘Marry Me’ (Review)
With Valentine’s Day arriving on Monday, so comes the perfect time to release a romantic comedy in theaters (or streaming). Marry Me is one of two notable releases this weekend and certainly has the biggest appeal, thanks to its two leads Jennifer Lopez and Owen...
‘Death on the Nile’ is Occasionally Witty, but isn’t as Smart as it Thinks it is (Review)
We're in that early part of the year where most movies hitting the big screen will be forgotten by the end of the year. This isn't always the case (Black Panther, Get Out), and Death on the Nile looked like it had a chance to be an early year standout. Unfortunately,...
‘Flee’ is an Astonishing and Affecting Achievement in Animation and Documentary (Review)
From the documentaries Apollo 11 and Amazing Grace to foreign narratives like The Worst Person In The World and the 2020 Best Picture Oscar winner Parasite, Neon Films has cemented itself as a film distributor willing to give work from documentarians and foreign...
‘Parallel Mothers’ is A Provocative Drama Propelled by Powerful Performances (Review)
Since the late 1970s, filmmaking auteur Pedro Almodovar has received praise from critics and audiences in his home country of Spain as well as in North America, first breaking through stateside with Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown in 1988, then again with...
‘Scream’ is the Year’s First Bloody Good Time at the Theater (Review)
Who says you can’t release a good horror film outside the fall season? As awards season picks up steam and audiences start to slowly come off their high from last month’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, we set our sights on the New Year and the exciting film slate ahead....
‘Belle’ is a Fantastic Fairy Tale Set in a Wondrous Online World (Review)
In 2018, anime director Mamoru Hosoda received an Academy Award nomination for Mirai, which enthralled audiences with gorgeous animation and a wondrous coming-of-age narrative that explored the psychology of its child protagonist well, yet was lacking in thematic...
Ben Affleck Shines in Otherwise by the Books Drama ‘Tender Bar’
Despite A-list star George Clooney churning out some duds behind the camera, including last year’s pricey The Midnight Sky from Netflix and 2017’s Suburbicon starring Matt Damon, he still should appear on the radar whether he’s starring or directing. Clooney’s latest...
Joel Coen Brilliantly Adapts ‘The Tragedy Of Macbeth’ with Masterful Minimalism (Review)
William Shakespeare’s timeless play Macbeth has been adapted to film several times over the years, from Akira Kurosawa’s samurai epic Throne of Blood and Orson Welles’ 1948 adaptation to Justin Kurzel’s dreamlike retelling that starred Michael Fassbender and Marion...
‘The King’s Man’ takes a more serious, historical turn for the franchise (Review)
For a film series primarily known for its spunk, it’s a bit shocking to see Matthew Vaughn take his third foray into the Kingsman universe and ring it dry of its bite. What often felt like a direct lampoon of the Daniel Craig James Bond films and a hyperreactive 2010s...
‘Licorice Pizza’ is a Hilarious and Heartfelt Coming-Of-Age Opus from Paul Thomas Anderson (Review)
Ever since debuting with Hard Eight and Boogie Nights in 1997, Paul Thomas Anderson has been a constant presence in the conversation about the best contemporary filmmaking auteur working today, and he continues to solidify himself as such with his new film, Licorice...
‘The Novice’ is a Relentless and Powerful Thriller (Review)
As an athlete, it can be easy to get lost in the competitive nature of sports. Many athletes want to excel. Some just want to do their part. In The Novice, Alex Dall (Isabelle Fuhrman) takes it to a whole different level as she strives to be the best at competitive...
Olivia Coleman Shines in ‘The Lost Daughter’ (Review)
There are very few actors that can turn in a cohesive, gripping film in their directorial debut. That cannot be said about Maggie Gyllenhaal, the writer and director of The Lost Daughter, an intimate psychodrama that gives unique perspectives on motherhood. There's...