Led by a soulful Paul Dano, Craig Gillespie’s film about the GameStop short squeeze gives hilarious space and thoughtful dignity to the people fighting the hedge funds. Continue reading Sincerity and Cynicism Battle on Wall Street in the Rousing ‘Dumb Money’
DC’s latest comic book blockbuster is best when it taps into how Jaime Reyes’ family and heritage shape his superheroism. Continue reading ‘Blue Beetle’ is a Full-Throttle Blast of a Superhero Origin Story
Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine make an effortlessly charming and romantic pair in this saucy, charming rom-com fantasy. Continue reading Love and Politics Make a Cheesy, Sweet Mix in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’
Ira Sachs’ latest film is a startlingly neutral, honest look at the pains and pleasures of the self-obsessed. Continue reading Is ‘Passages’ the Narcissist’s Manifesto? Not Quite.
Christopher Nolan vividly strips away the myth of Oppenheimer but retains the terrible power he helped create, exhibiting why no one should have it. Continue reading Christopher Nolan Torches Humanity’s Ego in the Stunning ‘Oppenheimer’
