“Poor Things” Review
Yargos Lathimos seems to have this nature of freedom in his work. Poor Things is a film with all the stylish decor of a costume drama with a premise that
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“Dream Scenario” Review
There’s an interesting angle for how Dream Scenario tries to evoke a surreal comedy in the repetition of Nicolas Cage. You lose control over your identity when your face becomes
“May December” Review
Todd Haynes is a director who has a way of making his films as deeply cerebral as they are poignantly reflective. This is best showcased in a scene from May
“Wish” Review
Walt Disney Studios composed two tributes this year to commemorate a hundred years of productions. The first we glimpsed was Once Upon a Studio, a short and sweet crossover of
“Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” Review
Five years into his comedy career, Albert Brooks appeared on stage to confess that he’d run out of material. He then showcases how simple laughs can be gained by tearing
“Napoleon” (2023) Review
There are many shades of how Ridley Scott approaches this interpretation of Napoleon Bonaparte. There are the expected moments of grandness, as when the elaborate wars of hundreds of soldiers
“The Marvels” Review
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has ballooned to such a degree that The Marvels represents an excess of the lore. Here is a film that requires you to not only be
“The Nun II” Review
As a sequel to 2018’s The Nun, and a spin-off to The Conjuring, this film feels like a bit of a wash. I’ll credit it for feeling more like a
“V/H/S/85” Review
The V/H/S anthology horror films have had hills and valleys. The first film had a rocky start, but the foundation was solid for centering around unearthed and cursed footage from
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Review
The idea of the animatronics at a pizza entertainment establishment (Chuck E. Cheese, Showbiz Pizza) coming to life and killing people is a decent horror concept. It made for an