‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ review – The fantastic foursome escapes to Italy in this messy romantic comedy
At the height of the pandemic, virtual gatherings and, yes, book clubs became places where people found solace amidst the chaos and isolation. Book Club:... Read More
Film Reviews
Retro Review: ‘L.I.E.’ (2001)
L.I.E. is an unusually frank and unwaveringly perceptive film in which every character seems to live in line with the metaphorical anagram of the title.... Read More
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ review: Rocket, man
People who routinely check Does the Dog Die before watching movies might struggle with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The third film in the... Read More
‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ review: David Lowery adds his own magic mix of pixie dust to J.M. Barrie’s beloved novel
Do we really need another adaptation of the beloved J.M. Barrie book, Peter Pan? Has the magic of pixie dust overstayed its welcome? All good... Read More
‘SISU’ review: Jalmari Helander digs his own path with a brutal and satisfying addition to the action genre you do Nazi coming
SISU is a Finnish word that cannot be fully translated. It means sustaining courage in the face of unrelenting obstacles. It reminds me of the... Read More
Retro Review: ‘Osmosis Jones’ (2001)
What is it about American audiences that they refuse to see any animated film that doesn’t the Disney stamp on it? Shrek aside, there were... Read More
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’ review: Judy Blume’s iconic book is brought to life in a heartfelt adaptation with a charming Rachel McAdams
Ahhh! The coming-of-age story – the timeless tale of emerging hormones, romantic feelings and new realizations of identity and questions like, ‘Where do I fit... Read More
‘Renfield’ review: Nicolas Cage’s Dracula is toxic and Nicholas Hoult is slippin’ under
Robert Montague Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) is having a tough time. He was lured by the immortal vampire Count Dracula (Nicolas Cage) into being his familiar... Read More
‘Beau Is Afraid’ review: Joaquin Phoenix goes to hell in Ari Aster’s horrifying, hilarious Freudian odyssey
The first time a mother and son are separated from each other is painful yet inevitable. While childbirth is frequently considered a violent experience for... Read More
Retro Review: ‘Donnie Darko’ (2001)
It’s hard to nail down Donnie Darko as it succeeds on so many levels. It’s a science fiction coming-of-age tale, it’s high school gothic, it’s... Read More
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