Filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino has an uncanny talent of studying the rise, and, consequentially, of the powerful. His entire filmography is replete with s…
Rambo Last Blood Movie Review: A brutal return for an iconic character
There are some film series that evolve and develop over time. They become more mature, better written, and even more complex with each sequel or prequ…
Ad Astra Review: Brad Pitt discovers life among the stars
James Gray’s Ad Astra is mesmerizing. This quiet, big-budget sci-fi drama isn’t simply interested in space as the new frontier for explora…
Hustlers Movie Review: Here is the best love story of 2019
Women are taking 2019 by storm, both behind and in front of the camera. Aquakwina expanded her dramatic range in Lulu Wang’s The Farewell; Kaitlyn Den…
The Goldfinch Review: Baffling structure and bland execution crashes novel adaptation
It must be really hard to write a story. Starting it off the right way with interesting characters that have distinct personalities, then having to pr…
Ms. Purple Review: A poignant story about the love we have for our family
The heartbreaking but inevitable question of the right way to care for the terminally ill in our family is one that Ms. Purple explores throughout its…
Six Fascinating Films from the 2019 Camden International Film Festival
Nestled way up in the south of Maine, the Camden International Film Festival is galvanized by incredible programming which spotlights offbeat, unusual…