‘Cyrano’ review: Peter Dinklage has a song in his heart but it’s not enough to let the film soar [Grade: B-]
In Joe Wright’s Cyrano, love is the main theme centered in this adaptation of Erica Schmidt’s off-Broadway musical of the same name, based on classic... Read More
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‘Succession’ recap: S3 E2 – “Mass in Time of War”
Tonight’s episode of Succession should have been entitled on shaky ground. This is 1st time we have ever seen Logan second-guessing where he stands in the world.... Read More
‘Escape from Mogadishu’ (모가디슈) review: A tense, moving story of nationalism vs. humanity [Grade: B+]
‘Escape from Mogadishu’ (모가디슈) review: A tense, moving story of nationalism vs. humanity [Grade: B+]
Every once in a while, you would hear a story that is so fantastical and incredible, you wouldn’t believe it actually happened. If it weren’t... Read More
‘C’mon C’mon’ review: A perfectly somber Joaquin Phoenix and a breakout performance from Woody Norman add up to a Mike Mills classic [Grade: A]
There is something so simple yet profound about the films of Mike Mills films. Whether it is about letting go of your loved ones with... Read More
Previously on… ‘Survivor’ recap: S41 E5 – “The Shan Show”
When we talk in the future about Survivor 41, we will likely divide it up into two eras — Ua and post-Ua. All but one... Read More
‘Belfast’ review: With his most personal film, Kenneth Branagh delivers an entertaining, moving meditation on family and the power of love [Grade: A]
Right before his latest film screened in front of a packed audience at the Middleburg Film Festival, writer-director Kenneth Branagh explained that Belfast was a... Read More
‘Dune’ review: The best blockbuster since ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ [Grade: A]
Near the beginning of Dune, House Atreides arrives on the planet Arrakis, a desert world this noble family takes dominion over after an over 80-year... Read More
‘Night Teeth’ review: A vampire B-movie without any bite [Grade: C-]
When the words “Megan Fox” and “vampire” are involved, it should seem like any movie’s guaranteed recipe for (at the very least) b-movie fun with... Read More
‘Succession’ recap: S3 E1 – “Secession”
Succession returned today to reclaim its rightful place as the best show on television. Brilliant writing, a character we loathe, a family we hate even... Read More
Of Broken Dreams: A ‘Mulholland Drive’ retrospective
Brian Whisenant takes a ride down Mulholland Dr, looking back at David Lynch’s landmark film and talks with actor Patrick Fischler and the film’s director... Read More
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