The Open-Hearted ‘CODA’ Earns Every Emotion
The emotional wallop of this coming-of-age story about a deaf family comes from its lovely, lived-in specificity. Continue reading The Open-Hearted ‘CODA’ Earns Every Emotion
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Grief and Art Intersect in the Slow and Steady Stunner ‘Drive My Car’
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’
‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ is the New Essential Shakespeare Adaptation
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
Ben Affleck Can’t Save the Rudderless ‘The Tender Bar’
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’
Maggie Gyllenhaal Fearlessly Questions Motherhood with ‘The Lost Daughter’
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’
‘Licorice Pizza’ Complicates the Typical Coming-of-Age Story
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
‘C’mon C’mon’ is Joaquin Phoenix’s Loveliest Performance
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
‘Don’t Look Up’ Mines for Laughs in Humanity’s Soullessness
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