At first, I was very nervous to watch this movie. West Side Story is one of the most beloved musicals in theater history. So the stakes for this remake were high. In addition, considering the racist overtones of the depiction…
‘The Unforgivable’ review: Sandra Bullock returns with a knockout, dramatic performance
I have yet to find a Sandra Bullock movie I do not like. From The Proposal to Ocean’s 8 to Bird Box, not one has ever left me disappointed. And let me tell you, Bullock’s most recent Netflix film, The…
‘Licorice Pizza’ review: Paul Thomas Anderson serves up a fresh, taboo slice of Old Hollywood
Ah, Paul Thomas Anderson. Is there anything he can’t do? Well, yes actually, he apparently can’t make a movie that you could ever honestly call “too short.” Thankfully, he also can’t seem to make a movie that wastes a single…
‘The Humans’ review: Spending time with family is finally an A24 horror movie
In The Humans, Tony-winning playwright Stephen Karam’s directorial debut based on his own distinguished stage production, there’s such a constant and engrossing sense of terror found in every discouraging frame that you’d be forgiven if you mistook it for being…
‘The Souvenir Part II’ review: Joanna Hogg’s mega-meta, life story sequel is about growth through criticism
The Souvenir Part II, despite its name, isn’t just a sequel to Joanna Hogg’s semi-autobiographical film, The Souvenir from 2019. It is a sequel, yes, but it’s also a stylized re-examination of what that first film was all about and…
‘Dune’ review: This renaissance fair for sci-fi nerds is a bit too by-the-book
For all its globe-trotting spectacle, the true story in ‘Dune’ from director Denis Villeneuve never really gets off the ground. And that’s clearly the point.
Watching movies on small screens is a better experience. If you care about audio.
Watching movies on small screens is a better experience. If you care about audio.