It feels somewhat wrong to be so critical of a film that seems tailored made to my cinematic sensibilities. One…
Browsing: in theaters
The retread of scandals and true stories are abundant in American cinema and our desire to see more of them…
“Death of a Unicorn” meanders about without a sense of urgency, and even when the horns come out and the bodies start dropping, it never feels like anyone is all that worried about their impending doom. Nothing ever feels earned, so all of the payoffs – be it justice or reconciliation or redemption – all feel contrived rather than organic.
The reality is simple: when you sign up for Jason Statham, you GET Jason Statham. One of the last true…
I’m often the first one to harp on films that struggle to explain aspects of their world and rarely give…
For a film about not being able to feel pain, “Novocaine” is sadly painful to watch for all of the wrong reasons. More like NovoCANT, amiright?
The Day the Earth Blew Up” is classic Looney Tunes, complete with gorgeous 2-D animation and a nostalgic longing without pandering or removing the heart and soul from its origins.
“Mickey 17” is funny and weird, a bold swing from an acclaimed director that doesn’t quite all come together cleanly but is better for existing than not being made at all.
“Opus” feels like ordering “The Menu” from Temu, “Midsommar” from Wish, and “Get Out” from that sketchy site that forces you to hard reset your iPhone after you checkout
“On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” is a transcendent cultural commentary that digs deep into the clashes between deep religious tradition and generational trauma.