Written by Anna Harrison "A 50 for a movie I went into with rock bottom expectations is vastly different from a 50 for, say, a Spielberg movie. If I give a 50 to a film from one of our greatest … Continue reading.
Tag: Movie Review
Once Were Warriors
Written by Livvy O'Brien "The film’s unflinching portrayal of violence and cultural disintegration, coupled with its powerful performances, delivers a haunting and moving narrative. Its exploration of personal and collective trauma highlights the resilience of the..."… Continue reading.
The Becomers
Written by Michael Clawson "The craft is uneven: goopy practical effects might satisfy a viewer’s hankering for some body horror, but the plainness of the camerawork undercuts scene after scene. And while the one big joke that the plot builds … Continue reading.
Alien: Romulus
Written by Taylor Baker "...it’s not a bad marketing stunt. We’re all under the boot of an all-consuming empire, indeed. If only this finished product didn’t remind one quite so much of its final villain."… Continue reading.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Written by Anna Harrison "In 2016—simpler times—the first “Deadpool” roared onto screens at just the right time. Fox’s X-Men universe was stuttering as the Marvel Cinematic Universe was racing towards (though not quite at) its peak..."… Continue reading.
Amore mio
Written by Jeff Sparks "The performances it displays are largely grounded, allowing the occasional explosions of emotion to leave a memorable mark on the storyline. With Bouchez often demonstrating concern for her..."… Continue reading.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Written by Nick McCann "Kong and Godzilla are more center stage than before. Kong is much more active as we watch him search for his place in his Hollow Earth domain. Godzilla, on the other hand, sometimes feels like he’s … Continue reading.
Coup de Chance
Written by Taylor Baker "...follows Fanny–played superbly by Lou de Laâge–a married woman in her 30s who reconnects with a man who has been in love with her since they were both teenagers in school together. “Coup de Chance” isn’t … Continue reading.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Written by Nick McCann "Miller and company went a different direction and the problems going that way are noticeable. For as cool as it is seeing the world expanded and nice knowing more money was put in, “Beyond Thunderdome” fundamentally … Continue reading.
Kinds of Kindness
Written by Taylor Baker "“Kinds of Kindness” is one of the sharpest films of the year and a real performance showcase for Plemons and Stone. It doesn’t reach the heights that “Alps” or “The Favourite” did, nor is it trying … Continue reading.
