“Primate” keeps its premise simply, its violence gnarly, its runtime lean and mean, and its effects practical. It is pure, unadulterated monkey business, owning every part of its wacky premise and giving you exactly what you asked for every chance it gets.
There’s a beautiful blend of urgency and slow burn in “We Bury the Dead,” keeping the pace moving but keeping us hooked on the character study of its protagonist rather than drop us into one violent, blood soaked clash with decaying bodies after another.
It’s great to see so many movies each year, going out of your way to consume cinema from around the…
“Avatar: Fire and Ash;” it’s just more of the same for better or worse…Lacking its ingenuity and true character development, this third installment only reestablishes lines in the sand rather than do anything to guide people across.
It’s that time again! The time to reflect on all of the movies we’ve seen, gear up for the heart…
After the mildly received “The Smashing Machine,” the cautious optimism and tepid intrigue for “Marty Supreme” felt palpable. Many were…
“Hamnet” is a near masterpiece, a beautiful portrait of loss and grief and love and art gorgeously framed with intimate natural light and deep emotion. It’s one of the best films of the year.
There’s always some hesitancy when a bolt of fresh air in a tired genre enters into its third film in…
While “Wicked: For Good” may share in the similar narrative stumbles on stage, all of those misgivings are melted thanks to Cynthia Erivio and Ariana Grande’s tremendous performances. These women possess immeasurable talent and not even the big screen is large enough to fully contain it.
I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.
