‘Bullet Train’ review: A high-speed, uber-violent Agatha Christie mystery on acid and a bloody good time [B+]
After delivering one of the last decades most undoubtedly influential action films in John Wick, it’s not a stretch to say that director David Leitch... Read More
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‘Thirteen Lives’ review: Ron Howard presents an engrossing look at the dangerous real-life Thai cave rescue mission [B+]
Condensing a rescue mission that took two and half weeks into a film that runs just under two and a half hours long is no... Read More
‘Ruby Sparks’ retrospective: How the 10-year old quirky writer fantasy still feels topical in the way we talk about power, art, muses and love
The titular character of Ruby Sparks first appears in a dream. In the midst of a crippling, neurotic, self-serving writer’s block, the acclaimed novelist Calvin... Read More
‘Harley Quinn’ review: Season three continues with more blood, love and mayhem [A]
When it comes to the DC Universe, one thing is certain: Harley Quinn, whether brilliantly portrayed by Margot Robbie in Birds of Prey or voiced by Kaley... Read More
‘Not Okay’ review: A lie in Paris reveals the truth in Quinn Shephard’s biting social media influencer satire [B+]
Last year’s Best Picture-nominated Don’t Look Up was hailed as a modern masterpiece of satire, skewering society in a way only Adam McKay and a... Read More
‘Nope’ review: Jordan Peele’s latest horror construct is lofty in attempt but somewhat cloudy in execution [B]
It’s been quite fascinating to track the career of Jordan Peele as of late. What’s been most intriguing is how he has entered the mainstream... Read More
‘The Gray Man’ review: The Russo brothers continue to struggle to find their footing in a post-MCU world [C-]
Joe and Anthony Russo can’t figure out how to transition out of working in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Saying that their first post-MCU film Cherry... Read More
‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Season 3 review: The kids are off to summer camp with a too meta mock-doc setup and a barely there Olivia Rodrigo [C+]
Returning for a third, highly anticipated season, Disney+’s hit High School Musical: The Musical: The Series transplants its singing and dancing East High Wildcats from... Read More
‘The Last Movie Stars’ review: Ethan Hawke’s behind the scenes of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s personal and professional lives is gracefully, passionately archived [A-]
Since the beginning of Hollywood’s existence, audiences across the world have fallen under the spell of movie stars. From watching their films to reading about... Read More
‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ review: Lesley Manville returns to the world of 1950s couture fashion in an enchanting modern-day fairytale of self-discovery (and that dress you need to have) [B+]
Whether it’s the Chanel boots that make your judgmental coworkers notice you, a pair of jeans that magically fit all of your friends, or a... Read More
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