
Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
With the 95th Academy Awards days away, these nominees are closest to victory (or at least have a reasonable shot). Continue reading Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
With the 95th Academy Awards days away, these nominees are closest to victory (or at least have a reasonable shot). Continue reading Who Will, Could, and Should Win at the 2023 Oscars
Sarah Polley and her ensemble bring difficult discussions of sexual violence to life with stunning clarity. Continue reading The Searing ‘Women Talking’ Reclaims Power Through Painful but Vital Debate
Hugh Jackman and the rest of the cast deserve better than this narratively inert and over-directed family drama by Florian Zeller. Continue reading ‘The Son’ is a Frustratingly Hollow Film About Teen Mental Health
The prevailing story uniting this year’s leading Oscar contenders is triumph over Hollywood’s history of neglect. Continue reading The 2023 Oscars Narrative: Overdue and Joyous Recognition
Bill Nighy’s elegant, beautiful performance sharpens this cinematic gem about the dangers of sleepwalking through life. Continue reading Bill Nighy’s Stiff Upper Lip Slips in the Lovely, Understated “Living”
Newcomer Felix Kammerer leads an unflinching, unsparingly detailed look at the traumatic experiences of soldiers on the front lines. Continue reading ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Brutally Centers WWI Soldiers’ Sacrifices
Maria Schrader’s deliberate focus helps encapsulate the seismic cultural shift of the story of Weinstein’s widespread abuses. Continue reading ‘She Said’ is a Thrilling Recount of Women’s Tenacity Against Harvey Weinstein
Damien Chazelle’s 3-hour ode to Hollywood’s magic and mayhem is ambitious, overwhelming, and utterly captivating. Continue reading The Bold Epic ‘Babylon’ Chastises and Champions Hollywood