film reviews
'Missing' Is the Whodunnit Sequel 'Glass Onion' Fell Short Of
Directed by Will Merrick and Nick Johnson
PUBLISHED Jan 20, 2023
Screenlife films have become a genre unto themselves with varying degrees of success. The most well-received has, without a doubt, been 201...
'That '90s Show' Recaptures the Style but Not the Magic of the Original
Directed by Gail Mancuso and Laura Prepon
PUBLISHED Jan 19, 2023
That '90s Show is a Russian nesting doll of nostalgia: a reboot of a '90s TV show, set in the '90s, and rehashing an '90s sitcom style of s...
Bill Nighy Conveys the Urgency of 'Living' in the Moment
Directed by Oliver Hermanus
PUBLISHED Jan 18, 2023
Many stories have explored the tragedy of being left behind — something that becomes most vivid late in life. Many great artists have explo...
'Door Mouse' Puts a Stylish Spin on Neo-Noir
Directed by Avan Jogia
PUBLISHED Jan 13, 2023
Avan Jogia's neo-noir, gumshoe detective story is a highly-stylized affair. While the story and pacing are, at times, lacklustre, Jogia giv...
Kendrick Lamar Brings Theatrical Ambition to His 'The Big Steppers Tour' Film
Directed by Mike Carson and Dave Free
PUBLISHED Jan 12, 2023
At last year's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Kendrick Lamar was the odd one out. At the event, a success of hip-hop/R&B stars performed their b...
'Plane' Is a Smooth Ride, Destination: Fun
Directed by Jean-François Richet
PUBLISHED Jan 12, 2023
Joining the fine echelon of to-the-point-one-word disaster movies, à la Twister and Volcano, is Gerard Butler's latest, Plane. A typical pl...
Tilda Swinton Carries 'The Eternal Daughter' Alone
Directed by Joanna Hogg
PUBLISHED Jan 10, 2023
It's hard to remember a film that's as completely carried by a single actor as The Eternal Daughter. Tilda Swinton is on screen for practic...
'The Last of Us' Is One of the Best Video Game Adaptations
Created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin
PUBLISHED Jan 10, 2023
For awhile, video game adaptations missed the mark. Either the movie was successful but wasn't a proper adaptation of the game (the Residen...