‘Infinity Pool’: No Thoughts, Just (Dirty) Vibes
Brandon Cronenberg’s latest horror flick offers little beneath the rushes of blood, sweat, and other bodily fluids. Continue reading ‘Infinity Pool’: No Thoughts, Just (Dirty) Vibes
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‘The Son’ is a Frustratingly Hollow Film About Teen Mental Health
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
‘She Said’ is a Thrilling Recount of Women’s Tenacity Against Harvey Weinstein
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
The Bold Epic ‘Babylon’ Chastises and Champions Hollywood
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
The Delightful ‘Glass Onion’ Peels Apart the Billionaire Genius Myth
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
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is the Apex of Blockbuster Filmmaking
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
‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is a Stop-Motion Masterpiece
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
The Best Films of 2022
Twelve films, and five films as honorable mentions, from 2022 that will surprise, challenge, and enthrall you. Continue reading The Best Films of 2022