Film Reviews

‘The Iron Claw’ Review: Zac Efron Shines Center Ring in Sean Durkin’s Devastating Portrait of Wrestling Royalty

The world of wrestling is one of artifice and performance. It is also one of physical sacrifice and passion. In… Read More

December 12, 2023

‘Wonka’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Spins Musical Magic in Paul King’s Semi-Sweet Confection

I’ve long since wanted Lil Timmy Tim, the theater kid from LaGuardia High School, to really find his way into… Read More

December 4, 2023

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review: Long Live the King of Monsters

There is no fictional character whose resume can match the King of the Monsters. Over the course of 70 years… Read More

November 22, 2023

‘Wish’ Review: When You Miss Upon a Star

Of the many times I have been to Disneyland with my family, the one thing I still vividly remember is… Read More

November 17, 2023

‘Napoleon’ Review: Joaquin Phoenix’s Short King Finally Faces His Waterloo

Ridley Scott’s latest historical epic, Napoleon, begins with one of the most well-known executions in French history, that of Marie… Read More

November 15, 2023

‘Seven Blessings’ Review: Israel’s Oscar Entry is a Marvelous Exploration of Family, Feuds, and Food

In Jewish tradition, newly married couples celebrate a week of meals surrounded by friends and family, often including people who… Read More

November 9, 2023

‘The Marvels’ Review: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Mew

The feeling of a new Marvel film can be the equivalent of “let’s see how this goes” and “hope it’s… Read More

November 8, 2023

‘Freud’s Last Session’ Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Sigmund. | AFI FEST

Conflicts surrounding religion and personal ties to faith have plagued the world for centuries. Whether it’s the modern-day political climate… Read More

October 29, 2023

‘Perfect Days’ Review: Wim Wenders Reaffirms the Beauty of Life with his Best Film in 30 Years | AFI FEST

Wim Wenders is back. Not that he’s necessarily gone anywhere. In fact, the German filmmaker has been busier than ever… Read More

October 29, 2023

‘Leave the World Behind’ Review: Doomsday Schleppers | AFI FEST

“I fucking hate people” is the final point Amanda Sandford (Julia Roberts) makes in her case to her husband Clay… Read More

October 29, 2023

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