Written by Taylor Baker "In his best performance since “The Pianist” or “The Predator”–though the latter has just a few less fans than the former–Adrien Brody plays László Tóth, a Hungarian immigrant who seeks a future for himself and his..."… Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "Despite having a cast full of well-known actors, “The Last Showgirl” feels decidedly indie. Its handheld camera work is much like the rest of the film in the sense that it has great moments but often … Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "Two years later, we have “Smile 2,” which stars Naomi Scott as pop superstar Skye Riley. After recovering from substance abuse, Skye is back in the limelight as she prepares for her comeback tour until she … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson "“Armand” also defies credibility for unusually simple reasons. For instance, the parents and staff take long breaks from the main discussion at hand for no apparent reason other than to linger in the school’s shadowy corridors … Continue reading.
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 Jeff Sparks "Present-day Catherine is surrounded by darker, muddy colors, captured in decisive camera movements in contrast to the bright, free-flowing cinematography that presents her affair at the beach. “Disclaimer” isn’t bad by any means, but it only … 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.
