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Off the bat, I have to say that MEN, written and directed by Alex Garland (EX MACHINA) is going to be a very divisive movie and the majority of audience members are going to find it is not for them, especially the film's final scene. With that said, I actually really, really enjoyed the film.… Continue reading Movie Review: Men
DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS is without a doubt going to be polarizing for Marvel fans. Part chaotic action film, part horror film, this has director Sam Raimi's name all over it, particularly in the creepy third act. But unfortunately, the scattered genres do not make for a completely entertaining whole, which prevents the… Continue reading Movie Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
THE NORTHMAN, written and directed by Robert Eggers, is totally worth the hype. Brutal, raw, intense, and surprising, this is the exact kind of movie that you should make an event out of and see in theaters. Despite the film's dark subject matter, if you looked at me during the screening I probably had a… Continue reading Movie Review: The Northman
THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE, the next edition in the FANTASTIC BEASTS series, is finally being released this weekend following another round of controversy during the film's production. The FANTASTIC BEASTS series is the most "cursed" film in Hollywood these days, with lead roles being recast due to cast member controversies, and now actor Ezra Miller facing… Continue reading Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts- The Secrets of Dumbledore
ALL THE OLD KNIVES is a sexy, slow-burn espionage thriller that feels very similar to the genre films made popular in the 1970s. Unfortunately, studios don't really make these "smaller" movies nowadays, so I am excited that a streamer like Amazon Prime has put its money behind this one. I especially love that Amazon chose… Continue reading Movie Review: All The Old Knives
I love a good British romance and although MOTHERING SUNDAY is a bit of a slow burn, it is a sexy, intriguing, and cerebral watch. Directed by Eva Husson and adapted for the screen by Alice Birch (NORMAL PEOPLE), it is clear that this film was shot through the female gaze, which is important because the… Continue reading Movie Review: Mothering Sunday
THE CURSED, written and directed by Sean Ellis, is an inconsistent gothic horror film that fluctuates between having really cool ideas and scenes (think THE THING) to less exciting filler in between. I really liked the film's atmosphere and style, but its creepy premise is at times lost in overly long periods of exposition and… Continue reading Movie Review: The Cursed
Premiering first in the UK and finally making its way to the U.S. via Acorn TV, HELP is the most gut-wrenching and important film I have seen about the COVID pandemic. It is the CONTAGION of this generation, but actually rooted in real-life experiences of patients and understaffed, overworked attendants suffering from the effects of COVID-19… Continue reading TV Movie Review: Help
AM I OK? That is the question I asked myself as I took stock of my entire life after watching the incredible film, directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne. The answer is no, I am not okay because this film spoke to me in more ways than I thought possible. AM I OK? is… Continue reading Sundance Movie Review: Am I OK?
AFTER YANG, written and directed by Koganada, is a futuristic sci-fi opus, with gorgeous cinematography and a reflective message on being present, particularly in parenthood. It also takes a page out of films like Spielberg's A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE that ponder the humanity and morality surrounding AI, or "technosapiens", issues that are only going to get… Continue reading Sundance Movie Review: After Yang