Written by Anna Harrison "“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” gets meta about the foundational mythos of all the Spider-Men and treats it, not as the butt of a joke (at least most of the time), but as the tragedy it really … Continue reading.
Month: June 2023
Fool’s Paradise
Written by Nick McCann "Not dissimilar from icons like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, Day’s mute main character is thrust into the topsy-turvy world of Hollywood’s divas and eccentrics."… Continue reading.
Fast X
Written by Alexander Reams "Even when Jason Momoa is doing his version of the Joker, Diesel’s stunted line delivery protrudes because every other performer feels more comfortable than him. For someone who leads this franchise, he never looks..."… Continue reading.
On the Edge
Written by Livvy O'Brien "John Carney’s “On the Edge” is an unconventional coming-of-age drama that is emotionally charged and authentic. It delves into the turbulent psyche of 19-year-old Jonathan Breech..."… Continue reading.
Succession (Season Four)
Written by Anna Harrison "So, finally, “Succession” changed, and that titular promise could finally be fulfilled..."… Continue reading.
Insidious: Chapter 2
Written by Jeff Sparks "Although The Further continues to be the most interesting element of this franchise, I’m wondering how far it can carry it. Previously, the execution of the concept brought something entirely new to the..."… Continue reading.
Showing Up
Written by Michael Clawson "A new masterpiece from one of our greatest living filmmakers, Kelly Reichardt's "Showing Up" is funny, poetic, and profoundly wonderful. A witty and sweetly gentle story about the life of..."… Continue reading.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Written by Patrick Hao "...despite the long absence, Craig continues to prove that she is one of the best voices in filmmaking with “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” Based on the seminal novel by Judy Blume, Craig’s film … Continue reading.
The Boogeyman
Written by Taylor Baker "Following a couple of screenlife features in 2020’s “Host” and 2021’s “Dashcam” director Rob Savage's fourth feature film “The Boogeyman” is another entry in the horror genre as the up-and-coming director continues to hone..."… Continue reading.
The Roundup: No Way Out
Written by Christopher Cross "If Ma Dong-seok’s background as an aspiring boxer wasn’t apparent enough, his overpowering physical presence in “The Roundup: No Way Out” makes it abundantly clear. With a much quicker turnaround from..."… Continue reading.
