“Elvis” (2022) Review
Baz Luhrmann’s style is one of great energy and wild imagination that often has this surreal quality when it comes to adaptations. Whether it’s his wickedly fast-paced modern take on
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“Brian and Charles” Review
Much like the scrappy robot of this film, Brian and Charles is a movie more admirable for its mere functioning than anything else. Slapped together from a short film shot
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
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” Review
Joel Coen’s take on Shakespeare appears simultaneously as the grandest and minimalist of adaptations to date. It boasts a fantastic ensemble cast who all deliver the old text with great
“West Side Story” (2021) Review
Steven Spielberg is one of those directors where it feels as though he could tackle any genre. Even in his old age, he’s still trying new stuff. In 2011, he
“House of Gucci” Review
The legacy of Gucci is one that seems built for great drama. It’s a story of a family divided, an empire fought over, a romance that dwindles, and a boiling
“King Richard” Review
It may seem strange that a film centered around the early careers of Venus and Serena Williams doesn’t feature the central girls in the spotlight. The focus instead shifts to
“The Eyes of Tammy Faye” Review
The biopic on the religious icon of Tammy Faye feels like a lot less than the superior documentary of the same name. It doesn’t help that the opening credits reference
“Bo Burnham: Inside” Review
Of all the films and special that attempted to tap into the anxieties and isolation of the Coronavirus pandemic, few will ever feel as cathartic, emotional, and perfectly relatable as
“Dual Mania” Review
Dual Mania boasts a tale so simple it neatly fits more into the realm of traditional noir than it does the neo-noir thrillers of the 1990s. Sure, it has some