“Ballad of a Small Player” Review
In the same way that gamblers become addicted to the thrills of casinos more than the odds, Ballad of a Small Player is too dazzled by its own decadent decor
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“A House of Dynamite” Review
Where were you when the world ended? Kathryn Bigelow’s intensely directed A House of Dynamite explores this somber question. Using multiple perspectives of those in power, she highlights what goes through the
“Fixed” Review
Adult animation has changed a lot in the past 20 years. It used to be a big draw that cartoons started slinging profanity, having sex, and letting the poop and
“Fear Street: Prom Queen” Review
The scariest thing about Prom Queen is that it feels less like a step down and more like a full-on tumble from the other Fear Street movies. There was a
“Plankton: The Movie” Review
After the dismally lifeless Sandy Cheeks movie, my hopes for this SpongeBob spin-off movie were low. But armed with a script co-written by the voice actor himself, this film felt
“The Six Triple Eight” Review
Tyler Perry is a name closely associated with melodramas that range from light comedy to trashy thriller. That tone is still present in The Six Triple Eight, a true story
“Maria” (2024) Review
The best part of Pablo Larraín’s films about 20th-century women is that he digs more into the psychological horror than the historical decadence of his subjects. His past films of
“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