‘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 the world of Timothée Chalamet... Read More
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‘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 and 37 films (and counting),... Read More
‘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 a certain song from the... Read More
‘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 Antoinette. As she walks through... Read More
‘Seven Blessings’ Review: Israel’s Oscar Entry is a Marvelous Exploration of Family, Feuds, and Food
‘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 weren’t invited to the wedding.... Read More
‘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 not too bad” more than... Read More
‘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 or the beginnings of World... Read More
‘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 as a documentarian (Anselm, his... Read More
‘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 (Ethan Hawke) as she is... Read More
‘Quiz Lady’ Review: Category Is – Awkwafina and Sandra Oh Deliver Laughs in Fun Hulu Film | AFI FEST
‘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 the same time every night... Read More
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