Film Review: Nightbitch

Film Review: Nightbitch
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While Nightbitch isn’t terrible by any means, at a mere 98 minutes it feels more like a short film that has been far too padded out than it does a feature. … read more

Film Review: That Christmas

Film Review: That Christmas
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That Christmas is an entertaining (if schmaltzy) festive treat with enough quirkiness to earn a recommendation, especially as an evening-at-home streaming film. … read more

Film Review: The Order

Film Review: The Order
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The Order isn’t exactly escapist entertainment, especially now and it may have trouble finding an audience precisely because it’s so uncomfortably topical. … read more

Series Review: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Series Review: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
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If you associate Star Wars with childhood and have been longing for a good family-friendly pirate adventure, Skeleton Crew is the treasure you’ve waiting for. … read more

Film Review: Moana 2

Film Review: Moana 2
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In short, Moana 2 is just a middle-of-the-road cash grab that provides enough entertainment value and gorgeous eye candy to be well worth your time. … read more

Film Review: Wicked: Part One

Film Review: Wicked: Part One
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Wicked: Part One is quite long at 160 minutes, but it’s never boring, and I found it to be one of the most satisfying moviegoing events of the year. … read more

Film Review: Gladiator II

Film Review: Gladiator II
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Gladiator II can’t equal the intoxicating experiences of the first, especially for those who spent years putting it on an even higher pedestal than it deserved. … read more

The Wicked Eyes and Imagination of Alice Brooks

The Wicked Eyes and Imagination of Alice Brooks
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The nuances of the story are reflected in Alice Brooks’ visual choices, which play with contrasts between brightness and shadow to create a dynamic, immersive atmosphere. … read more

Film Review: Anora

Film Review: Anora
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It’s tempting to compare Anora to the older works of Woody Allen, in terms of the raw filmmaking style, the New York setting and the deceptively simple story. … read more

Film Review: Heretic

Film Review: Heretic
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I’m not telling anyone that they have to see Heretic if they don’t want to, but I’d be ungrateful if I didn’t take this opportunity to bear my testimony. … read more