Written by Jeff Sparks "Unlike the isolation from the original two installments, “Chapter 1” has a good handful of side characters that make you question whether they are involved with the killers or are perhaps behind the masks themselves. Ema … Continue reading.
Tag: Film Review
SIFF 2024: Babes
Written by Michael Clawson "Splitting the difference between “Knocked Up” and an episode of “Broad City,” the gross-out comedy “Babes” has sporadic success in mining pregnancy, parenthood, and female friendship for laughs."… Continue reading.
Wonka
Written by Anna Harrison "Raise your hand, please, if you were clamoring for a prequel about the man who put several children through severe trauma in his chocolate factory. Oh, I see—no one? No one was asking for this movie? … Continue reading.
Mothers’ Instinct (2024)
Written by Taylor Baker "Known for his cinematography work, Delhomme who serves as cinematographer as well as director here avoids striking visual choice and opts for familiar patinas and frames, and lets his stars do the heavy lifting."… Continue reading.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Written by Taylor Baker "Despite its issues, Miller’s passion shines through. Watching the old master try painting with a different brush on his Wasteland canvas is intriguing, even when it’s an eyesore. Whether you walk into the film a..."… Continue reading.
SIFF 2024: The Major Tones (Los tonos mayores)
Written by Michael Clawson "A charming coming-of-age film with magical realist flourish, “The Major Tones” is the directorial debut of Ingrid Pokropek, whose sensibility is clearly informed by her background in production for El Pampero Cine..."… Continue reading.
The Fall Guy
Written by Taylor Baker "Few films have faltered when relying on Ryan Gosling’s charm or Emily Blunt’s wit, but “The Fall Guy” pushes these seeming cinematic rules about as far as they can be pushed. Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a … Continue reading.
SIFF 2024: In Flames
Written by Michael Clawson "Patriarchal oppression is a waking nightmare in Zarrar Kahn’s “In Flames.” It manifests as a sinister presence, haunting and terrorizing mother and daughter Fariha and Mariam as they navigate modern Pakistan as..."… Continue reading.
SIFF 2024: I Saw the TV Glow
Written by Taylor Baker "“I Saw the TV Glow” is another exploration of the truths and falsity we find growing up in the suburbs of America, how impactful each viewer finds this rendition of these ideas and feelings will determine … Continue reading.
Godzilla vs. Kong
Written by Nick McCann "“Godzilla vs Kong” knows what you came here for and doesn’t dilly-dally long to get to it. It’s high on action and even its lesser refined elements don’t draw too much attention. At the end of … Continue reading.
