Authors: Patrick Gibbs
Film Review: Napoleon
If you can ignore the nagging feeling that the film is once again bringing a level of romanticism to a monster, Napoleon is a sumptuous feast of sight and sound. … read more
Film Review: Next Goal Wins
Next Goal Wins is an enjoyable, offbeat sports comedy that could and should have been a lot better, though it’s not nearly as dreadful as its most vocal detractors would have you believe. … read more
Film Review: May December
May December is a thought-provoking and deeply affecting film that deftly balances tragedy with comedy and stands among the best work of all involved. … read more
Film Review: It’s A Wonderful Knife
If you’re looking to add a bit of an edge to your holiday viewing, It’s A Wonderful Knife might be just the gift you didn’t even know you needed this year. … read more
Film Review: The Killer
The Killer should be required viewing in film schools as it’s practically a two-hour masterclass in directing shot by shot. … read more
Film Review: The Persian Version
The Persian Version is a subversive twist on family comedy that overcomes muddled plotting and mediocre dialogue through boundless enthusiasm. … read more
Film Review: The Marsh King’s Daughter
The Marsh King’s Daughter has just enough of junk-food, “true crime podcast”-meets-When The Crawdads Sing that it will find an audience on streaming. … read more
Film Review: Rustin
Rustin is a touching monument to an often overlooked figure who played a vital part in moving our nation and society forward. … read more
Film Review: Radical
Radical has a strong message about our responsibility to make sure that the most vulnerable in our society are never deprived of hope. … read more
Film Review: Priscilla
Priscilla works well enough as an addendum to Luhrman’s story of Elvis as the victim, giving audiences a necessary glimpse at him as a victimizer. … read more