Pixar Seeks, and Finds, its ‘Soul’
Through the power of music and Blackness, Pixar takes on a charming, enjoyable metaphysical journey. Continue reading Pixar Seeks, and Finds, its ‘Soul’
Tag: 2020 movies
‘Pieces of a Woman’ Struggles as a Whole
Vanessa Kirby and company give powerful performances, but this film about loss gets lost itself. Continue reading ‘Pieces of a Woman’ Struggles as a Whole
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Struggles to Solve its Steve Trevor Problem
Gal Gadot and Chris Pine’s potent chemistry swoop in to save a film perilously close to being a hot mess. Continue reading ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Struggles to Solve its Steve Trevor Problem
Miraculous Performances and Writing Make ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Sing
The screen adaptation is almost too faithful to August Wilson’s play, but any tension melts away when a luminous Chadwick Boseman and fiery Viola Davis enter the frame. Continue reading Miraculous Performances and Writing Make ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Sing
David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Has a High Barrier to Entry
Stunning but overstuffed, Fincher’s tribute to ‘Citizen Kane’ may require a study guide. Continue reading David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ Has a High Barrier to Entry
Riz Ahmed Anchors the Innovative, Astonishing ‘Sound of Metal’
Director Darius Marder’s depiction of the Deaf community is nuanced, graceful, and dignified. Continue reading Riz Ahmed Anchors the Innovative, Astonishing ‘Sound of Metal’
The New ‘Rebecca’ Makes You Yearn for the Old One
Armie Hammer and Lily James fail to justify this remake of the Alfred Hitchcock classic. Continue reading The New ‘Rebecca’ Makes You Yearn for the Old One
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Uneasily Balances Levity and Gravity
Aaron Sorkin’s retelling of the notorious Chicago Seven trial both succeeds and struggles because of its timeliness. Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Uneasily Balances Levity and Gravity