The Uncharted franchise is known for already being a love letter to films of the globe-trotting adventure genre, so how could this have gone wrong? When faced with the question of why a film adaptation of a video game exists…
‘The Worst Person in the World’ review: Not the best romantic dramedy, but far from the worst
In The Worst Person in the World, director Joachim Trier and lead actress Renate Reinsve explore a fascinating, imperfect, and sorely relatable, well, person. “I feel like a spectator in my own life,” Julie says during a difficult breakup, frustrated…
‘Death on the Nile’ review: Camp and crime clash in Kenneth Branagh’s new murder mystery
Death on the Nile offers gorgeous visuals and a stacked (if not troubled) cast, making for another flashy Agatha Christie adaptation from the director and star. One thing you have to admire about Sir Kenneth Branagh is his dedication, not…
‘Jackass Forever’ review: A joyful celebration of masculinity in all its, ahem, fluidity
Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for even more hurt in Jackass Forever, the fourth installment in the series that invites you to laugh your ass off. Back in 2000, at the start of the new millennium, it’s hard to…
‘One Piece’ Chapter 1038 Manga Recap: Big Mom’s big problems
The following recap contains spoilers for Chapter 1038 of the One Piece manga. You can check out the latest chapters in English via Viz Media. Standard One Piece convention dictates that a “vs” title for a manga chapter means we’re in for a conclusive fight victory within…
Sundance 2022: ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ is refreshingly in step with its weird masculinity
Cha Cha Real Smooth is a U.S. Dramatic Competition world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival (2022). Cooper Raiff’s sophomore feature film, Cha Cha Real Smooth, is more or less an extended epilogue of his wonderfully, comfortably contained debut, S#!%house. If…
Sundance 2022: ‘Speak No Evil’ is a disturbing social commentary about the horrors of being social
Speak No Evil is part of the Midnight Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival (2022). It was recently acquired by Shudder. Christian Tafdrup’s Speak No Evil constantly reminds of a rule that parents often tell their children: Don’t talk…