film reviews
'The Garfield Movie' Is as Mundane as Mondays
Directed by Mark Dindal
PUBLISHED May 23, 2024
Garfield is an uncomplicated character. He likes what he likes (lasagna, sarcasm, his teddy bear Pookie, and, begrudgingly, Jon and Odie),...
'Stax: Soulsville, U.S.A.' Is More Than Just a Music History Lesson
Directed by Jamila Wignot
PUBLISHED May 21, 2024
The history of American music cannot be told without Memphis, TN. The likes of B.B. King, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley could all be found...
'Hit Man' Oughta Be a Hit, Man
Directed by Richard Linklater
PUBLISHED May 20, 2024
I had mixed feelings after hearing that Netflix had purchased Richard Linklater's 'Hit Man' coming out of TIFF last year: thrilled that a...
'Saturday Night Live' Ended Season 49 Energetically, Despite Sabrina Carpenter's Decaf Performance
May 18, 2024
PUBLISHED May 19, 2024
A strong and memorable Saturday Night Live season ended with a funny and solid finale. Jake Gyllenhaal was a dedicated and great host, whil...
'IF' Only This Film Knew Whether It Was for Kids or Adults
Directed by John Krasinski
PUBLISHED May 16, 2024
Picking up where the 'Toy Story' and 'Monsters, Inc.' franchises left off, John Krasinski's latest directorial effort brings to life the...
'I Saw the TV Glow' and It Was a Bit Dim
Directed by Jane Schoenbrun
PUBLISHED May 16, 2024
In her second narrative feature, Jane Schoenbrun answers the question, "What happens when TV fandom goes too far?" However...
‘The Strangers: Chapter 1' Is Frighteningly Out of Touch
Directed by Renny Harlin
PUBLISHED May 16, 2024
It's been a while since I've seen the cabin-in-the-woods subgenre presented without layers of meta self-reflection. That was until I...
John Mulaney's 'Everybody's in L.A.' Is as Chaotic and Confusing as the City Itself
Hosted by John Mulaney
PUBLISHED May 16, 2024
Hosting a talk show famously takes a little while to get right. Comedians like Seth Meyers and Conan O'Brien took months or even years to...