Film Reviews

‘The Taste of Things’ Review: Lovers Simmer in the Kitchen in this French Foodie Fantasy

The Taste of Things was France’s submission to the 2024 Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category. Set in 1885, Eugénie… Read More

February 8, 2024

‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Review: Chivalry is Undead in Zelda Williams and Diablo Cody’s ‘80s-Set Coming-of-Age Horror Comedy

It’s a thought that has plagued anyone who has ever been interested in a man: “I can fix him.” Whether… Read More

February 7, 2024

‘Argylle’ Review: Matthew Vaughn Hacks Up a Furball in Overcomplicated Spy Thriller

Every year, at least one film is ruined by its trailer. Not that its entire plot is revealed (there are… Read More

January 31, 2024

Retrospective: Worst Picture/Best Picture: ‘Gigli’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King’ (2003)

“The first ten minutes weren't so bad but then I realized I was in "Finding Nemo". When I made my… Read More

January 30, 2024

Sundance 2024 Reviews: ‘Dìdi (弟弟),’ ‘In the Summers,’ ‘A Real Pain’

In today's Sundance 2024 review diary I look at three of the festival's award winners in the U.S. Dramatic section:… Read More

January 29, 2024

‘Little Death’ Review: Separate Storylines Highlight Character Explorations in Jack Begert’s Lingering Debut | Sundance 2024

“No one wants to watch another white guy with problems, not in this climate.” That’s the feedback Martin (David Schwimmer)… Read More

January 26, 2024

Sundance 2024 Reviews: ‘Ponyboi,’ ‘Love Me’ and ‘Thelma’

I've hit the slopes of Sundance and by slopes I mean the comfort of my living room as the online… Read More

January 25, 2024

‘Handling the Undead’ Review: Return of the Slow Zombies | Sundance 2024

In horror fan circles, one topic always guaranteed to spark heated debate is the matter of “fast zombies” vs. “slow… Read More

January 25, 2024

‘Freaky Tales’ Review: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Deliver An Epic Sampling of Violence and Victory in a Supercharged Oakland | Sundance 2024

It’s 1987 in Oakland. Friends emerge from the movie theater discussing what they just saw and are immediately confronted by… Read More

January 24, 2024

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