Sundance Review: Almost anything would be better than a poke in the eye with Lena Dunham’s ‘Sharp Stick’ [Grade: D]
There is a line in writer/director Lena Dunham’s new film that has one character cooing to another, “you are a weird and lovely surprise.” Considering... Read More
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Sundance Review: Emma Thompson hits a career high in the sexy and sex positive ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’ [Grade: A]
Forget the Keanu-aissance, we need to be all in for the Emma-aissance. While she never went away, it does feel as if universal treasure Emma... Read More
Sundance Review: Phyllis Nagy’s upbeat abortion dramedy ‘Call Jane’ dials the wrong number [Grade: C]
It’s been said that fear is the ultimate motivator, which is the likely explanation as to why “issue” films are always so dark and depressing.... Read More
Sundance Review: Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ meanders too much for its own good [Grade: C]
We all had to find a way to stay busy during the pandemic. For most of us, we ventured into hobbies we never had time... Read More
Sundance Review: ‘The Princess’ treads a well-worn path but shows that, for better or worse, we’re still not over Diana’s death [Grade: B]
There is a vicious cycle that is examined in the new documentary The Princess, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. That cycle is... Read More
Sundance Review: ‘Emergency’ is both a wildly funny and soberingly dramatic look at one night of being Black in America [Grade: B+]
Simplicity can go a long way for a movie. All you really need are memorable characters and a compelling situation to throw them into. Some... Read More
Sundance Review: ‘The World to Come’ too often sacrifices character for mood
The latest entry in the period piece lesbian drama genre that has grown increasingly popular in the past few years is The World to Come,... Read More
Film Review: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is powered by a fiery and brilliant performance from Daniel Kaluuya
The giants of the Civil Rights movement of the ‘60s could be considered America’s original Avengers, and perhaps there is no better representative of their... Read More
Sundance Review: Robin Wright’s ‘Land’ treads a disappointingly predictable path
It’s taken Robin Wright a long time to get here. After breaking into the industry over 35 years ago, the veteran actress has finally taken... Read More
Sundance Review: ‘Passing’ is stylized and seductive but remains out of reach
In yet another female directorial debut featured at the Sundance Film Festival, acclaimed actress Rebecca Hall premiered her new film, Passing, a stylized look at... Read More
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