Written by Michael Clawson "“Blitz” is a film that’s easy to take for granted. A World War II thriller and melodrama from Steve McQueen, it is by most measures highly conventional, and with its handsome period recreation of 1940s London, … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "The narrative and presentation of “Gladiator II” has an uncanny valley quality. It seems like an imitation of what a “Gladiator” sequel should be. It seemingly accounts for the mechanics and narrative details of..."… Continue reading.
Written by Anna Harrison "Would you, given the choice, want to look like Sebastian Stan? For many of us, including the protagonist of Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man,” the answer is obvious. Who wouldn’t want to be blessed with a … Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "The film is at its best early on when we learn about Sue’s childhood from never-before-seen photos, news clippings, and grainy footage of her in high school. Subsequently, the portion that sees her in UConn intrigues … Continue reading.
Written by Anna Harrison "Who the hell wants a Trump biopic? His supporters eschew the so-called “Hollywood elite,” his critics are sick of hearing about him, and imitating his distinct style of speech was old eight years ago. Thus when … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "“Measures for a Funeral,” arrives as her most ambitious work to date, and as a culmination of her collaborations with actress Deragh Campbell. More than just a leap in scale over her previous work, “Measures” suggests..."… Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "Lev Kalman & Whitney Horn’s “Dream Team” is what you might call a “vibes” movie. A sparkly, sun-dappled, and pleasurably silly riff on crime drama, it melds erotica and absurdism through a plot that’s digressive and … Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "Cinematographer Michal Dymek deftly frames interiors and captures exquisite light and shadow work to accentuate the increasingly hellish Copenhagen that Karoline scrapes by in. Puce Mary’s score haunts, chills, and soars along with every choice and … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "A film of expansive visual power, of so many rolling desert vistas and desolate townscapes coated in metallic gray, “Black Dog” depicts the transformation of rural China in recent decades through the washed-out aesthetic of..."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "It's less about talking things out in “Julie Keeps Quiet” and more about watching Julie physically process her emotions and exasperation at the situation. Extended sequences beautifully express Julie’s internal discipline and determination through physical action."… Continue reading.
