Denzel Washington is astonishing in Joel Coen’s staggeringly bold take on the rise and fall of the Macbeths. Continue reading ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ is the New Essential Shakespeare Adaptation
George Clooney’s adaptation of JR Moehringer’s memoir is too slight to justify itself as a film. Continue reading Ben Affleck Can’t Save the Rudderless ‘The Tender Bar’
The psychological drama about motherhood’s deep scars is an astounding, radical work, grounded by confident direction and Olivia Colman’s sensational performance. Continue reading Maggie Gyllenhaal Fearlessly Questions Motherhood with ‘The Lost Daughter’
Paul Thomas Anderson’s sun-drenched ode to ’70s youth leverages charm to ask some thorny questions about the transition to adulthood. Continue reading ‘Licorice Pizza’ Complicates the Typical Coming-of-Age Story
Adam McKay’s apocalyptic satire is easy to laugh at, but won’t move the needle. Continue reading ‘Don’t Look Up’ Mines for Laughs in Humanity’s Soullessness
Nicole Kidman smartly navigates confounding direction to bring the comedy legend to life. Continue reading ‘Being the Ricardos’ is Aaron Sorkin’s Muddled Vindication of Lucille Ball
Mahershala Ali finally gets a starring vehicle, but the film is too modest with its intriguing premise to deserve him. Continue reading The Contemplative Sci-Fi Drama ‘Swan Song’ Plays It Too Safe
Tom Holland leads this wacky and surprisingly thoughtful thrill ride through Spider-Man’s cinematic legacy. Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Rediscovers and Redefines Peter Parker
Bradley Cooper gets weird in Guillermo del Toro’s neo-noir thriller about mentalism’s treats and tricks. Continue reading The Beguiling ‘Nightmare Alley’ Peeks Behind the Carnival Curtain
The legendary director’s Oscar-worthy adaptation of the legendary musical strikes at the very core of why we go to the movies. Continue reading Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ is Downright Miraculous
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