Written by Alexander Reams "“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” feels like it was 3 different movies, and by all accounts it was. There was first the rumor of Michael Keaton returning as..."… Continue reading.
The Settlers
Written by Michael Clawson "“The Settlers” opts for an aggressive, immersive rendering of racial violence committed by heinous men at a foundational moment of modern history. Formally, the movie is impressive..."… Continue reading.
Shin Godzilla
Written by Nick McCann "Parallels to the Fukushima meltdown and Tohoku earthquake make for a distinctly modern allegory, as opposed to the character’s radioactive origins...Fear completely looms over a hyper-methodical political thriller, involving just as much bureaucracy as there are … Continue reading.
Civil War
Written by Anna Harrison "I am going to say something very brave: I liked “Men,” Alex Garland’s 2022 horror film which got skewered by critics, both professional and armchair. So even when Twitter started dragging his name through the mud … Continue reading.
The Beast (La bête)
Written by Taylor Baker "Bonello's film is slow, it purposefully simmers, and as it does the cinematography masterfully utilizes repetition. His choice to use of dual language in dialogue scenes between his leads feels as..."… Continue reading.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Written by Nick McCann "In contrast to the 2014 film's slow-burning suspense, "King of the Monsters" noticeably ramps up the pacing much like a traditional Godzilla picture. Although in their haste to no doubt match “Kong: Skull Island,” it becomes … Continue reading.
Lola (2024)
Written by Jeff Sparks "The cinematography excels, especially with Peltz Beckham often making the expert decision to allow the camera to linger on her in a particular string of scenes that sees her as distraught, heartbroken, and defeated, all without … Continue reading.
The Sweet East
Written by Michael Clawson "Through her alluring unreadability, Ryder allows Lillian to function like a mirror as she amiably drifts between subcultures, like Alice rambling from one weird corner of Wonderland to another."… Continue reading.
Kong: Skull Island
Written by Nick McCann "Those who found themselves not fully satisfied with the slow build of “Godzilla” should be delighted with how much faster things move on Skull Island. Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts creates a..."… Continue reading.
Road House (2024)
Written by Alexander Reams "Liman shot on the RED Komodo and V-Raptor, both cameras that Cinematographer Henry Braham is familiar with and he uses them in very similar ways to before. Lots of close-ups, handheld shots, and frenetic movements that … Continue reading.