Brad Lenz
Leviticus Review: Chiarella’s Bold, Imperfect Film Makes Queer Shame Terrifying
Adrian Chiarella's Leviticus arrives with the kind of Sundance pedigree and critical…
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Review: A Game Still Worth Playing
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is exactly the sequel I…
Scream 7 Review: Neve Campbell Not Enough to Sharpen a Dull Knife
It’s somewhat remarkable that a franchise once defined by its razor-sharp self-awareness…
Kathleen Kennedy’s Complicated Star Wars Legacy and Why the Future Belongs to Dave Filoni
Kathleen Kennedy’s tenure at Lucasfilm will likely be remembered as one of…
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review: Nia DaCosta’s Reflective Filmmaking Style Punctuates a Confounding Screenplay
It’s hard to believe that just over six months ago, Danny Boyle…
Too Queer, Too Explicit, Too Popular to Ignore: How Heated Rivalry Broke Television and Became a Cultural Phenomenon
Heated Rivalry - a television series chronicling the romance of two closeted…
Train Dreams Review: A Meditative, Visual Triumph Delivers One of the Year’s Best Films
Netflix’s Train Dreams is a textured piece of filmmaking. Adapted from a…
Avatar: Fire and Ash Review: Visual Brilliance Undermined by Narrative Déjà Vu in Avatar’s Weakest Entry
James Cameron’s Avatar is a commercial and cultural juggernaut unlike anything else…
Sentimental Value Review: Powerhouse Performances Anchor Joachim Trier’s Layered Exploration of Healing
Joachim Trier has long been fascinated by what it means to be…
It Was Just an Accident Review: Jafar Panahi’s Bravery Continues in this Absurd, Entertaining, and Urgent Film of Defiance
Jafar Panahi is one of world cinema’s greatest rebels. His career reflect…
Testament of Ann Lee Review: A Slow and Ponderous, Yet Surprisingly Captivating Cinematic Fable
Mona Fastvold’s Testament of Ann Lee is an intriguing, near-mythic fable about…
Wicked: For Good Review: A Rushed Finale Leaves Oz In Its Wake
Wicked was an undeniable phenomenon in 2024. Even for audiences without a…
