Reviews
‘The Zone of Interest’ is a Chilling Rumination of Our Inherent Evil (Review)
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
‘All Of Us Strangers’ is a Spiritual Deep Dive into the Queer Psyche (Review)
Andrew Scott navigates love with a neighbor as well as the mysterious appearance of his long-dead parents in this melancholic and mind-bending blend of romance and fantasy.
‘Mean Girls’ Hits All the Right Musical Notes for a New Generation (Review)
The “Plastics” get a glow up in this sweet, often entertaining musical.
Adam Driver Shines in ‘Ferrari’ (Review)
While it might not be an instant classic, Michael Mann’s latest is worth watching thanks to Adam Driver’s strong performance.
‘The Iron Claw’ is a Tragic, Tremendous Tale of a Cursed Family (Review)
The true story of the von Erich wrestling family is powerfully told in A24’s newest sports drama.
The DCEU Dries Up with ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ (Review)
The current DC cinematic universe ends this weekend, but the capper is unfortunately a shrug.
Illumination Spreads Its Wings with ‘Migration’ (Review)
This fun, family-centered animated film from Illumination shows the studio’s further potential outside of their usual suspect.
Soul-Stirring ‘Color Purple’ is One of the Year’s Best Films (Review)
This hopeful musical adaptation makes for one of the year’s best films.
‘Poor Things’ is a Wondrous Fable About our Weird, Wonderful World (Review)
A woman from high society gets a second chance at life through unconventional means in the newest film from Yorgos Lanthimos.
‘The Three Musketeers – Part I: D’Artagnan’ Delivers the Swashbuckling Goods (Review)
Alexandre Dumas’ timeless novel gets a genuine adaptation in Part I of this two-part saga.
‘Maestro’ is a Solid, Symphonic Sophomore Effort from Bradley Cooper (Review)
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan profile composer Leonard Bernstein and his complicated marriage to actress Felicia Montealgre in the former’s new film for Netflix.
‘May December’ Twists Two Plots into One Unsettling Social Satire (Review)
An actress plays with fire by studying the real life deviant she’s booked to portray in the newest drama from Todd Haynes.