Rian Johnson’s sequel to ‘Knives Out’ improves on its original with its razor-sharp dissection of wealth and narcissism. Continue reading The Delightful ‘Glass Onion’ Peels Apart the Billionaire Genius Myth
Try as the dynamic Naomi Ackie might, the latest Whitney Houston biopic squanders its opportunity to lionize the pop legend. Continue reading ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ is a Careless Branding Exercise
James Cameron does it again, rewriting the rules of what big-budget movies can achieve, technically and emotionally. Continue reading ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is the Apex of Blockbuster Filmmaking
Amidst the overwhelming glut of content, these performances will leave their mark. Continue reading The Best Film Performances of 2022
Guillermo del Toro breathes astonishing new life into one of the most famous characters in history. Continue reading ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is a Stop-Motion Masterpiece
Twelve films, and five films as honorable mentions, from 2022 that will surprise, challenge, and enthrall you. Continue reading The Best Films of 2022
‘The Whale’ is Darren Aronofsky at his most psychologically relentless, but Brendan Fraser’s astonishing performance adds notes of grace. Continue reading Brendan Fraser Gives the Performance of a Lifetime in ‘The Whale’
A fully committed Will Smith trudges through Antoine Fuqua’s impactful but creatively scattershot film about a slave’s arduous path to freedom. Continue reading ‘Emancipation’ is Unflinchingly Brutal and Baffling
