Hidetoshi Nishijima’s exploration of the long-tail effects of loss is a long ride, but worth the journey. Continue reading Grief and Art Intersect in the Slow and Steady Stunner ‘Drive My Car’
Denzel Washington is astonishing in Joel Coen’s staggeringly bold take on the rise and fall of the Macbeths. Continue reading ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ is the New Essential Shakespeare Adaptation
George Clooney’s adaptation of JR Moehringer’s memoir is too slight to justify itself as a film. Continue reading Ben Affleck Can’t Save the Rudderless ‘The Tender Bar’
The psychological drama about motherhood’s deep scars is an astounding, radical work, grounded by confident direction and Olivia Colman’s sensational performance. Continue reading Maggie Gyllenhaal Fearlessly Questions Motherhood with ‘The Lost Daughter’
Paul Thomas Anderson’s sun-drenched ode to ’70s youth leverages charm to ask some thorny questions about the transition to adulthood. Continue reading ‘Licorice Pizza’ Complicates the Typical Coming-of-Age Story
The powerhouse actor warms the coldest of hearts as an uncle embarking on a life-affirming journey with his nephew. Continue reading ‘C’mon C’mon’ is Joaquin Phoenix’s Loveliest Performance
Adam McKay’s apocalyptic satire is easy to laugh at, but won’t move the needle. Continue reading ‘Don’t Look Up’ Mines for Laughs in Humanity’s Soullessness
Nicole Kidman smartly navigates confounding direction to bring the comedy legend to life. Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’ is Aaron Sorkin’s Muddled Vindication of Lucille Ball
Mahershala Ali finally gets a starring vehicle, but the film is too modest with its intriguing premise to deserve him. Continue reading The Contemplative Sci-Fi Drama ‘Swan Song’ Plays It Too Safe
Bradley Cooper gets weird in Guillermo del Toro’s neo-noir thriller about mentalism’s treats and tricks. Continue reading The Beguiling ‘Nightmare Alley’ Peeks Behind the Carnival Curtain
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