Previously on… ‘Survivor’ recap: S41 E4 – “Lions for Sacrificial Lambs”
At one point during the Episode 4 Reward Challenge of Survivor 41, Jeff Probst (clumsily) mentions how much he loves when the castaways become vulnerable,... Read More
Reviews
‘Ali & Ava’ review: A well-rounded, typically British, social realist study [Grade: B] (London Film Festival)
Coming off the Ruth Wilson-starring film Dark River, Clio Bernard’s new film, Ali & Ava, is a sensitive exploration of two complexly troubled people, who... Read More
‘Great Freedom’ review: Franz Rogowski is transformative in this sombre period prison drama [Grade: A-] (London Film Festival)
Take it from someone who has lived here for all of his twenty-five years: Englanders, for the most part, are so blinded by exceptionalism as... Read More
‘The Tender Bar’ review: Ben Affleck raises the bar in George Clooney’s largely inept newest directorial outing [Grade: D+] (London Film Festival)
When you’re at a festival populated by indie slow-burners, a maudlin, easy-to-watch soap opera can be a wonderful, soupy balm. Just before the pandemic sent... Read More
‘You’ season 3 review: There goes the neighborhood as body counts rise faster than house prices [Grade: B-]
After starting out as a scrappy, well-written drama series on Lifetime and quickly spiraling into an overnight success thanks to new swathes of viewers after... Read More
NYFF Review: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s 3-hour ‘Drive My Car (ドライブ・マイ・カー)’ is a detailed and meticulous ride that will quietly reward your patience [Grade: B+]
There’s something inherently fascinating about taking a short story and extending it to a feature film that asks for a three-hour runtime. You can sit... Read More
‘The Humans’ review: Richard Jenkins and Jayne Houdyshell marvel in the year’s most haunting film – Nashville Film Festival [Grade: A]
Play to film adaptations have always been a thing, but it seems like over the past few years they have really started to become a... Read More
Review: Madonna’s ‘Madame X’ isn’t the concert film its tour—or star—deserves [Grade: B-]
In 2017, having literally moved to Lisbon in the name of soccer motherhood, superstar Madonna found herself a tad despondent. There was the fact that... Read More
Previously on… ‘Survivor’ recap: S41 E3 – “Broccoli Brad’s Day Off”
Three episodes into Survivor 41, many have commented on the newer, refreshing aspects of the show, from the diverse cast to the summit to the... Read More
‘South of Heaven’ review: A serious Jason Sudeikis can’t lasso up the dramatic chops to save contrived story [Grade: C]
While Jason Sudeikis was already an established actor in Hollywood, the mega-success of his Apple TV+ Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso has shot the SNL alum... Read More
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