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.
Tag: Words
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.
Retrograde (2023)
Written by Michael Clawson "“Retrograde” is a small movie in two ways. First, there’s the matter of the movie’s scale: its runtime is a mere seventy-four minutes, its budget was clearly modest, its few locations and production design are..."… Continue reading.
Cannes 2023: All to Play For (Rien à perdre)
Written by Taylor Baker "Virginie Efira stars in “All to Play For” a slice of life film depicting a single mother raising two boys on a low income. Efira’s Sylvie works at a local restaurant, and sometimes due to her … Continue reading.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Written by Taylor Baker "“Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One” earns every vowel, consonant, and syllable of its long title, with sleight of hand sequences that make “Now You See Me” and its sequels look paltry..."… Continue reading.









