REVIEW – “Napoleon”: An Evil Monster, Cut Down to Size with Laughter
The hardiest fans of either Ridley Scott’s (House of Gucci) or Joaquin Phoenix’s (Beau is Afraid) body of work will know when a weak spot hits, and when the rebound…
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REVIEW – “Dumb Money”: The Timid Felines of, or Just Outside, Wall Street
We all weathered through the worst of the pandemic in different ways. For many, the common link holding everyone’s sanity in check while in lockdown was a simple TikTok rabbit…
REVIEW – “Gran Turismo”: Mild Backseat Direction Keeps Video Game Adventure on Course
Big-budget films centering around the world of auto racing tend to be a dime a dozen, with a handful of notable benchmarks. Same for films rooted in video game IP,…
REVIEW – “Shortcomings”: A Modern Generation’s “Slacker”
We’re in any number of filmmaking renaissances this summer. Realistic romantic comedies that don’t bend to the will of fantasy. Accurate and faithful representation from Asian-American perspectives that speak to…
REVIEW – “The Miracle Club”: Strong Cast Struggles to Rescue Old-Fashioned Tale from Purgatory
With the level of acting caliber and folksy period aesthetic director Thaddeus O’Sullivan can proudly boast in The Miracle Club, it’s valid to expect an empathic champion of cinematic prestige…
REVIEW – “No Hard Feelings”: Lawrence Holds No Grudges in Heartfelt R Comedy
The mortal dread that often bubbles up when a new big-name comedy hits big screens, can often overshadow the excitement of that subgenre still showing its longevity. No matter how…
REVIEW – “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse:” Second Dive Weaves a Stronger, More Compelling Web
Once in an occasional blue moon, there’s always one film that strives to redefine the art form, without thinking about it. Nobody would’ve thought an effort like 2018’s Spider-Man: Into…
REVIEW – “Suzume”: Anime Fantasy, Meet Anime Reality
To say that Makoto Shinkai’s work as an anime auteur speaks to a personal affection of the wider world would be an accurate statement in need of explanation. Arriving late…
REVIEW – “A Man Called Otto”: Zest for Life Nearly Lost in Translation
There may still be a luminous corner in one’s mind that harkens back to moviegoing in the past. Or at least, home engagement with films beyond the mainstream, or even…
REVIEW – “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody”: A Singer’s Life, Not Completely Told
We’re all familiar with the emotional response tied to hearing a legendary song for the first time. A track with a catchy melody, hook, or rhythm that stays with an…