movie reviews

The Times They Aren't A-Changin'

'A Complete Unknown' presupposes the existence of a biopic extended universe, with Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Elvis, and all of your faves.

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'Nosferatu' is the Very Specific Dracula Dads Crave

Tim Burton is the goth director for theater kids, Robert Eggers is the goth director for history majors.

Dec 23, 2024 •

James Bond Gives Hand Jobs in Mexico

'Queer' stars Daniel Craig in another disgustingly gorgeous Guadagnino movie, which combines the gay scene in 50s Mexico City with Nirvana songs, and…

Dec 18, 2024 •

'Y2K' Made Me Want to 'Break Stuff,' But Not in a Good Way

Kyle Mooney directed a teen comedy set on New Year's Eve 1999. Yes, there's a Fred Durst cameo.

Dec 8, 2024 •

'Gladiator II' Post-Mortem: The Trouble With 'Noble Blood'

Let's get spoilery.

Nov 30, 2024 •

'A Real Pain' Understands What So Many Travel Narratives Get Wrong

Give Kieran Culkin his flowers, and save a few for Jesse Eisenberg. 'A Real Pain' is a real delight.

Nov 26, 2024 •

'Gladiator II' Is A Himbo Movie: Kinda Stupid, But So Beautiful It Doesn't Matter

Ridley Scott's sequel is a lot like watching actual gladiatorial combat: morally suspect but undeniably thrilling.

Nov 22, 2024 •

Everyone Knows Jesus Christ Didn't Train MMA Fighters. What 'The Carpenter' Presupposes is...

There's a new movie about Jesus Christ mentoring a Judean-era MMA fighter. Obviously I had to see it.

Nov 15, 2024 •

'Anora' is the Movie of the Year

Sean Baker does brutally realistic 'Pretty Woman' in Brighton Beach. Give them all the awards.

Nov 13, 2024 •

High Concepts, Hubris, and M. Night Shyamalan: It's Time to Talk About 'Trap'

The big twist is his massive ego!

Oct 31, 2024 •

'Venom' is Over, and Tom Hardy Needs a New Imaginary Friend

We bid farewell to a franchise that didn't have much, but did have Tom Hardy jumping into a lobster tank.

Oct 28, 2024 •

'Woman of the Hour' Tries to Avoid Serial Killer Tropes, Mostly Successfully

Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut on Netflix, with an interesting riff on true crime and serial killers.

Oct 23, 2024 •

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