Film Reviews

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ review: Self-aware to a fault, the rabbit hole deepens in the most meta Matrix yet [Grade: B-]

Everything that has a beginning has an end. For the Matrix trilogy, that end came in 2003. Trinity died and… Read More

December 21, 2021

‘Don’t Look Up’ review: Adam McKay’s satire hits meteoric heights as the funniest movie of the year [Grade: A-]

Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up opens on a quiet scene of Jennifer Lawrence’s character, Kate, going about her normal business… Read More

December 15, 2021

‘The King’s Man’ review: Once the pieces are set, Vaughn goes all out [Grade: B-]

So much was riding against The King's Man. For a franchise that felt like the perfect blend of James Bond… Read More

December 14, 2021

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ review: Even in a sometimes muddled multi-verse, Tom Holland remains a super hero [Grade: B]

Two years after the release of its predecessor, Spider-Man: No Way Home arrives in theaters this Friday amidst a changed… Read More

December 13, 2021

‘Being the Ricardos’ review: Aaron Sorkin’s messy script fails to capture the magic of Lucille Ball [Grade: B-]

Written and directed by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin, Being the Ricardos follows Lucy (Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman) and… Read More

December 7, 2021

‘Nightmare Alley’ review: Another gorgeous but safe outing from Del Toro [Grade: B-]

There’s something beautiful, admirable, yet frustrating about Guillermo Del Toro’s recent works. With films like The Devil’s Backbone, Pan’s Labyrinth,… Read More

December 5, 2021

‘West Side Story’ review: Steven Spielberg’s potent, first class adaptation features a vibrant, star-making performance from Rachel Zegler [Grade: B+]

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story begins, much like Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins’, with a God’s eye view of New… Read More

December 2, 2021

‘Flee’ review: A harrowing but ultimately uplifting animated doc of the horrors of war from a queer perspective [Grade: A]

A remarkable portrayal of perseverance in the face of torment, Flee gives us a rare glimpse into the life of… Read More

November 29, 2021

‘House of Gucci’ review: It’s Lady Gaga’s world, sweetie, we’re all just living in it [Grade: B+]

After spending a decade dominating the music industry and raking in Grammy after Grammy, Lady Gaga set her sights on… Read More

November 22, 2021

‘Jagged’ review: Alanis Morissette doc is indeed “fine, fine, fine” [Grade: B+]

As someone who grew up on the music of Alanis Morissette and Jagged Little Pill, it’s safe to say I… Read More

November 18, 2021

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