Sometimes the most beautiful films can spring from even the simplest ideas. In Lovers Rock, a new film in the “Small Axe” miniseries colle…
‘Nomadland’ review: Chloé Zhao’s latest stuns by finding humanity in the smallest of moments
Chloé Zhao has an ability to capture the unseen America in a way that sets her apart from any of her contemporaries. There’s no romance in her s…
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ review: Ron Howard’s latest is condescending and cartoonish
Ron Howard has a curious relationship with Americana throughout his career. Though born in Oklahoma, Howard started in show business when he was still…
‘Run’ review: Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen can’t save this routine thriller
Why does society have such a fascination with bad moms? Sure, the image of a wholesome, caring matriarch with an apple pie out of the oven and a hug f…
‘Happiest Season’ review: A heartwarming LGBTQ romcom for straight people
Packed to the brim with wall-to-wall jokes and witty one-liners, a heartfelt premise and performances bursting with chemistry, the Clea Duvall directe…
‘Ammonite’ review: A slow, dry romance in search of something new to say
Francis Lee’s Ammonite is a film full of contradictions, both within and without its underlying story. It’s a lesbian romance with a mostl…
“Freaky” review: Body-swap horror is a gory good time
Freaky is another Blumhouse production putting a horror spin on a familiar trope. Like with Happy Death Day, a Groundhog Day style murder mystery, Fre…