“‘Petite Maman’ Makes The Arthouse Film Accessible To Everyone”

In which one of the best films of 2021 is let down by its distributor, and then becomes one of the best films of 2022, but again, its distributor let it down. Continue reading →

SXSW ’22 Coverage Round-Up

Old lightning wit strikes again. Continue reading →

“Noomi Rapace Aptly Leads Dour, Trudging, Icy War Film ‘Black Crab'”

Blacker than the blackest black times infinity. Continue reading →

“A Coda to CODA”

In which I play Nostradamus, sort of. Continue reading →

“Cringe Comedy ‘All My Friends Hate Me’s Caustic Nastiness Hypnotizes”

Every millennial reading this right now is feeling very attacked, I guarantee it. Continue reading →

“‘Dear Mr. Brody’s’ Letters Of Heartbreak”

Oh, dear. Mr. Brody. How could you, Mr. Brody? Continue reading →

“Dual Narratives Betray Subterfuge Drama ‘Huda’s Salon’s’ Strengths”

Sometimes, two movies for the price of one isn’t really a bargain. Continue reading →

“The Most Mind-Blowing Sci-Fi Thriller Of 2021 Is Finally Streaming Online”

You’re goddamn right it is (streaming, mind-blowing, sci-fi, and a thriller, but also horror). Continue reading →

“‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Review: David Blue Garcia Lets Leatherface Rip In Delightfully Gory Sequel”

Brum brummm, brum-brum-brummmmmmmm Continue reading →

“I Want More Rom-Coms Like ‘I Want You Back'”

Not the Jackson 5 song, though that song is great, but a Jenny Slate and Charlie Day rom-com. This is, in fact, a selling point. Continue reading →

“‘Strawberry Mansion’ Review: The Best Sci-Fi Love Story Since ‘Eternal Sunshine'”

I don’t always write my own headlines, and when I do, I usually say: Take it well-salted. A headline is supposed to be a little clicky. In this case, though, I think I agree, but it’s been so long since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind that I can’t say for sure. Still: It’s a reasonable … Continue reading →

“‘Rifkin’s Festival’ Review: Woody Allen’s Latest, Yet Again, Proves His Best Days Are Behind Him”

Woody: Please stop. Continue reading →

“Brush Up on Your Adam Leon with the Director’s Breezy ‘Italian Studies'”

In which no one speaks Italian, because they’re too busy speaking Adam Leon. Continue reading →

Sundance 2022: Review Round-Up

Coming in just in time at (checks notes) a month and change since the festival wrapped. Continue reading →

“The Most Dazzling Sci-Fi Movie Of 2021 Reveals A Dark Internet Truth”

Beauty, Beast, bad times on the interwebs. Continue reading →

“George Clooney’s Sentimentality Can’t Prop Up ‘The Tender Bar'”

The tender blah. Continue reading →

“‘Agnes’ Review: The Genre Subversion Of This Horror Nunspolitation Compels You”

Agnes / Beyond power of speech / When the one thing you want / Is the only thing out of your reach
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“Faith-Filled Kurt Warner Biopic ‘American Underdog’ Is Surprisingly Fine, If Not Good”

Yeah, I’m as surprised as you are. Continue reading →

“‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Reveals The Biggest Problem With ‘Game Of Thrones'”

How do you say “Denzel Washington is the coolest” in Shakespearean? Continue reading →

“‘The Unforgivable’s Title Is Truth in Advertising”

I won’t ask your forgiveness for the delay posting this; I WILL ask for your thanks. Continue reading →