Written by Maria Athayde "I will be the first to admit that the drama surrounding “Don’t Worry Darling” is a bit heavy-handed and that the discussions about its director, Olivia Wilde, are misogynistic. But these discussions don’t make it any … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "Kevin Smith is a divisive figure for me - one whose DIY approach to his career is inspirational but whose celebration of his own mediocrity comes off as smug and self-satisfied. Smith has been able to … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "The true story of Jennifer and June Gibbons is a tragic one, finding connection through only each other, while not speaking to anyone else. Their accounts of their childhood are full of bullying, meanness, and racist … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "Go into “Barbarian” as blind as possible. You’ll be glad you did. A highly entertaining, tautly suspenseful horror thriller written and directed by Zach Cregger, its scares and surprises are sure to deliver tremendous jolts to … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "Is Jon Hamm a movie star? That has been the question perplexing audiences and Hollywood executives since the actor made his breakthrough on “Mad Men.” In “Mad Men,” Hamm plays a movie star-type role..."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "“See How They Run” is a great proof for the thesis that subtlety is needed to create an effective whodunnit, and another example that putting a hat on a hat rarely pays off."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "...when men are being drowned, eviscerated, hung, impaled, burnt and smashed “Medieval” is blunt force fun."… Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "“Both Sides of the Blade” opens on a summery, luxuriously intimate scene: middle-aged lovers Jean and Sara are swimming together in an ocean beneath a bright sun, wrapping themselves in each other’s arms as..."… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "As someone who watched the old “Z” and “GT” series, it definitely hits the nostalgic feel. And the director, Tetsurô Kodama, really had a keen sense with this entry in making the film evoke the feeling … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "“Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” is a satire but it is not a comedy. And that is not necessarily a bad thing. But, for an hour and forty-minute movie about a subject that feels like … Continue reading.
