Reviews

Previously on… ‘Survivor’ recap: S41 E5 – “The Shan Show”

When we talk in the future about Survivor 41, we will likely divide it up into two eras — Ua… Read More

October 20, 2021

‘Belfast’ review: With his most personal film, Kenneth Branagh delivers an entertaining, moving meditation on family and the power of love [Grade: A]

Right before his latest film screened in front of a packed audience at the Middleburg Film Festival, writer-director Kenneth Branagh… Read More

October 20, 2021

‘Dune’ review: The best blockbuster since ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ [Grade: A]

Near the beginning of Dune, House Atreides arrives on the planet Arrakis, a desert world this noble family takes dominion… Read More

October 20, 2021

‘Night Teeth’ review: A vampire B-movie without any bite [Grade: C-]

When the words “Megan Fox” and “vampire” are involved, it should seem like any movie’s guaranteed recipe for (at the… Read More

October 17, 2021

‘Succession’ recap: S3 E1 – “Secession”

Succession returned today to reclaim its rightful place as the best show on television. Brilliant writing, a character we loathe,… Read More

October 17, 2021

Of Broken Dreams: A ‘Mulholland Drive’ retrospective

Brian Whisenant takes a ride down Mulholland Dr, looking back at David Lynch's landmark film and talks with actor Patrick… Read More

October 16, 2021

‘The Velvet Underground’ review: Music doc from Todd Haynes brilliantly reintroduces important counterculture voices to a new generation [Grade: A] (Mill Valley Film Festival)

Much like the eponymous band it explores, The Velvet Underground defies documentary narrative conventions by focusing on its themes, first… Read More

October 15, 2021

‘The Phantom of the Open’ review: Mark Rylance hits an ace in endearing sports comedy [Grade B+] (London Film Festival)

Craig Roberts’ latest sees Mark Rylance delivering the most endearing performance of the year, he is incredibly lovable. Obviously, with… Read More

October 15, 2021

Review: ‘Detention’ (返校) tests the storytelling boundaries of video game and film [Grade: B-]

To make a successful film adaptation of a video game is to understand the strengths and limitations of both mediums.… Read More

October 14, 2021

‘Paris, 13th District’ review: Noémie Merlant shines in a tender, yet dreamy tale of human connection [Grade: A] (London Film Festival)

Jacques Audiard’s latest is a tender, dream-like tale about people seeking true connection. Paris, 13th District marks Audiard’s first step… Read More

October 14, 2021

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