Written by Anna Harrison "There’s only so much a person can take. After increasingly mediocre outings from Marvel Studios, “Secret Invasion” has become its crowning shame: a convoluted mess of a series with what should be massive ramifications..."… Continue reading.
The Channel (2023)
Written by Michael Clawson "The movie’s indebtedness to “Heat” lies in the professionalism of its crooks, its lively exchanges of gunfire, and the balance of its attention to both sides of the law. In addition to tracking Jamie and Mic’s … Continue reading.
Home (2008)
Written by Jeff Sparks "Isabelle Huppert stars as Marthe. With her husband, two teenage daughters, and their young boy, the family lives in a small house that’s placed within feet of a highway that is out of commission. It may … Continue reading.
Haunted Mansion (2023)
Written by Patrick Hao "Simien’s “Haunted Mansion” however, feels too concerned with being faithful to the ride. The film is filled with direct lifts of characters from the original attraction which holds the film back from being a separate entity … Continue reading.
Fantasia 2023: Aporia
Written by Taylor Baker "“Aporia” is unnotable, it has little to say, and less to do. Its characters are unremarkable as are its consequences, which is a real pity for what is quite a nifty premise."… Continue reading.
Barbie
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.
Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
Written by Jeff Sparks "Part of the viewing experience is sharing Jeanne’s personal experience. By the end of the film, you feel like you know her. You feel for her, you want to be her friend, you want to give … Continue reading.
The Starling Girl
Written by Jeff Sparks "“The Starling Girl” has put Parmet on the list of directors to keep an eye on in the future and also serves as a reminder that Scanlen is currently a top-tier actor."… Continue reading.
Oppenheimer
Written by Taylor Baker "“Oppenheimer” is distinctly about both humanity and morality, and that more than likely you can't have the latter without the first."… Continue reading.
Paris is Burning
Written by Jeff Sparks "More than thirty years ago Jennie Livingston took her camera to the streets of New York City and explored the daily lives of the oppressed community of drag and trans people who participated in their own..."… Continue reading.