“X” (2022) Review
There’s a knowing enough tone in X to be both a love letter to the slasher genre and a meta-commentary on its components of sex and violence. There’s a sensation
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“Turning Red” Review
There’s a refreshing earnestness to Pixar’s Turning Red. It does what the studio’s best films accomplish beyond the competition, treading into territory not expected of the medium. On the surface,
“The Batman” Review
There’s a moment in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight where a Batman wannabe yells at the caped crusader about what the difference is between them. Batman gives a one-liner: “I’m
“Uncharted” Review
There’s a cameo in Uncharted that feels as though it’s strictly funny for the fans. Nolan North, the voice actor of Nathan Drake from the Uncharted video games, occupies one
Death on the Nile (2022) Review
After helming Murder on the Orient Express, Kenneth Branagh’s second film based on Agatha Christie’s Poirot murder mystery series is…better. Death on the Nile doesn’t feel nearly as rigid or
“Moonfall” Review
There’s a perfectly poetic moment in Moonfall where the absurdly left-field twist of the premise is delivered by a child. That’s just too fitting for giving the film’s silliest exposition
“Jackass Forever” Review
How many ways can a nutsack be hit? How many games can be played with a penis? How far can a man be launched into the air? These are questions
“Escape from Mogadishu” Review
There’s a volatility to Escape from Mogadishu that makes it more of a nail-biter for more than just its thrilling escape story. It’s a political thriller that takes place during
“Scream” (2022) Review
Scream has always carried a sense of winking parody. The 1996 original film was critical of slasher films but also a knowing nod to its many aspects. It’s as if
The 10 Best Movies of 2021
2021 was the first mostly full year of movies returning to theaters since 2019. This meant there was a huge load of blockbusters shoved out at the same time, particularly