Written by Michael Clawson "In a film that’s otherwise so precisely concerned with fundamentally human matters, the possibility of a ghostly presence feels out of place in the narrative at large. But the movie’s sincerity and serene visual elegance take … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "A portrait of quiet resilience in the face of adversity, “Mambar Pierrette” follows an impoverished seamstress as she’s dealt a series of misfortunes. On the cusp of a new school year in the Cameroonian city of … Continue reading.
Written by Nick McCann "This film continues on from the 1954 original, doing away with the other kaiju shenanigans between then and now (1984 now, that is). The darker tone and dread-filled atmosphere return, having Godzilla appear with a sense … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "...aside from its sought-after lead and some hot-button material, “Immaculate” is mostly standard-issue, an efficient and marginally entertaining riff on giallo, religious horror, and “Rosemary’s Baby,” without many scares and thrills of the movie’s own invention."… Continue reading.
Written by Nick McCann "“Gojira” left a powerful mark in history. Toho Studios ushered in a new era of monster cinema, saving the Japanese film economy from bankruptcy in the process. Its massive success and prestigious recognition immediately guaranteed it … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” feels like it was 3 different movies, and by all accounts it was. There was first the rumor of Michael Keaton returning as..."… Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "“The Settlers” opts for an aggressive, immersive rendering of racial violence committed by heinous men at a foundational moment of modern history. Formally, the movie is impressive..."… Continue reading.
Written by Nick McCann "Parallels to the Fukushima meltdown and Tohoku earthquake make for a distinctly modern allegory, as opposed to the character’s radioactive origins...Fear completely looms over a hyper-methodical political thriller, involving just as much bureaucracy as there are … Continue reading.
Written by Anna Harrison "I am going to say something very brave: I liked “Men,” Alex Garland’s 2022 horror film which got skewered by critics, both professional and armchair. So even when Twitter started dragging his name through the mud … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "Bonello's film is slow, it purposefully simmers, and as it does the cinematography masterfully utilizes repetition. His choice to use of dual language in dialogue scenes between his leads feels as..."… Continue reading.
