Film Reviews

‘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

‘Quiz Lady’ Review: Category Is – Awkwafina and Sandra Oh Deliver Laughs in Fun Hulu Film | AFI FEST

People like consistency, and having a regular routine or ritual can be calming and therapeutic. Watching the same program at… Read More

October 28, 2023

‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ Review: Brooks’ Comedic Genius Needs No Defending in New Documentary | AFI FEST

I love Albert Brooks. I love him as an actor, as a comedian, as a filmmaker. There’s something about his… Read More

October 28, 2023

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review: Martin Scorsese Crafts an Elegiac Masterpiece Filled with Beauty and Bloodshed

After witnessing the magnificence of The Irishman, one of Martin Scorsese’s late-career masterpieces, I told myself that I would have… Read More

October 17, 2023

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