Project Hail Mary Review: Strong Sci-Fi Craft and Ambition Diluted by a Weak Script Too Dependent on Forced Humor
Interstellar is my all-time favorite movie, so I was highly anticipating Project…
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…
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…
Marty Supreme Review: Unhinged Timothée Chalamet Gives a Career-Best Performance in this Insanely Entertaining Ride
Despite his best efforts to undermine his standing with Academy voters during…
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…
Jay Kelly Review: Charming and Entertaining Hollywood Tale Held Back by Over-engineered Melodrama
Noah Baumbach is back on the scene with another trademark contribution to…
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…
Zootopia 2 Review: Hilarious and Thrilling Sequel Surpasses the Original in Almost Every Way
Disney's reliance on annual remakes has frustrated me and many others with…
Wicked: For Good Review: A Rushed Finale Leaves Oz In Its Wake
Wicked was an undeniable phenomenon in 2024. Even for audiences without a…
