reviews
'Barbie' Can't (and Doesn't Really Try to) Solve Feminism — but That's Okay
Directed by Greta Gerwig
PUBLISHED Jul 20, 2023
A bit of Barbie press circuit trivia (that may or may not be true) continues to lend a hand in strengthening its lore: last year, Ryan Gosl...
Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Laurence Guy's 'Living Like There's No Tomorrow, But Killing Yourself in the Process' Captures the Sound of Experience
PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2023
Laurence Guy's productions have long tread the line between electronic ecstasy and the post-club comedown, and that dichotomy of feeling is...
'The Bear' Season 2 Is a Delicacy Worthy of a Michelin Star
Created by Christopher Storer
PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2023
There's a phrase The Bear's masterful sophomore season keeps cutting back to: "Every second counts." Ostensibly, it's a plot device used to...
'They Cloned Tyrone' Has a Distinct Identity
Directed by Juel Taylor
PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2023
Juel Taylor's feature directorial debut, They Cloned Tyrone, is all about duplication — on both a stylistic and storytelling level. Beyond...
Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: the Drums Continue to Outstrip Their Peers on "Better"
PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2023
Of all the blog buzz bands that I loved in 2009, the Drums have remained far more successful than nearly any of their peers, with monthly S...
Agriculture's Self-Titled Record Is Ablaze with Joyous Noise
PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2023
Black metal has a reputation for being a somewhat gloomy and melancholic affair, and a quick glance at the genre's sordid history illustrat...
A Jumble of Storylines Comes 'Full Circle' for Riveting Payoff
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2023
Even when there is radio silence for months on end, we can always assume Steven Soderbergh is working on a new project. His most recent fil...
Sommo Fest's Inaugural Year in PEI Felt Like the Right Place at the Right Time
PUBLISHED Jul 17, 2023
You're not even 10 kilometres into the drive to Cavendish, PEI, when you realize that your weekend is about to be special. The rolling past...