Written by Michael Clawson "“Occupied City” is unique in that it has made its way into a small number of movie theaters, but its form alludes to McQueen’s origins in the world of experimental film. A documentary adaptation of “Atlas … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "...the lyrical and impressionistic debut from director Raven Jackson, “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt.” A freeform meditation on rural Southern womanhood, the film’s shape is that of a mosaic of moments from a..."… Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "For ten years Jonathan Glazer drip-fed us short films following his other worldly 2013 masterpiece “Under the Skin.” While the shorts were neat, they weren’t enough to quench my desire to see what else he could..."… Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "“Thanksgiving” begins with the biggest fear of any retail worker: Black Friday. Roth sets the tone perfectly with claustrophobic insert shots of various crowd members in between large wides which establish the chaotic environment..."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone reteam in another period piece wherein Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is feminized and used as a looking glass to interrogate society and corporeality. “Poor Things” sees Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) under..."… Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "Kaurismäki paces the film with such skill over the brisk 80-minute runtime, which makes the film feel like a fleetful memory that each character seems to live in. The memories of life before these..."… Continue reading.
Written by Nick McCann "“Godzilla Minus One” is one of the year’s most thematically potent and dramatically engaging spectacles. True to the character, Godzilla is as much of a destructive presence as he is representative of man’s folly."… Continue reading.
Written by Nick McCann "As it begins, “The Holdovers” fully embraces being a whole-hearted throwback. It goes beyond the filmstock cinematography and analog sound. There’s a cozy, easy-going progression that..."… Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "The scale of Edwards’ vision is beautifully captured from the opening scene by cinematographers Greig Fraser and Oren Soffer, who craft some of the best shot compositions of the year, they allow scenes to breathe, and … Continue reading.
Written by Anna Harrison "But for all the hidden depths of “Barbie,” for all the doll’s relatable doubts and fears about womanhood, and even with the healthy serving of meta humor courtesy of the all-male Mattel executives, there’s only so … Continue reading.
