Character-Driven Drama Is Poignant & Moving [Tribeca]
This review was originally published during the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. There is something about character-driven dramas that gets to the heart of the human experience, turning a simple, yet…
A Quietly Affecting Romantic Drama That Kept Me At A Distance
You & I, the new movie from longtime independent film producer Summer Shelton, has a simple and familiar premise: Two former lovers unexpectedly cross paths years after they split, and…
Alex Wolff Taps Into The Dark Side Of Frat Life In Grim, Assured Drama
As I watched Ethan Berger’s debut feature, my thoughts drifted, thinking about similar stories such as Lone Scherfig’s The Riot Club and Andrew Neel’s Goat. The latter aligns with what…
This Timeless French Horror Thriller Is A Reminder Of How Innovative Indie Horror Can Be
This review mentions suicide. It’s hard to say where the hidden cuts are in MadS, David Moreau’s latest horror movie that unfolds in one take. The film wastes no time…
A Midlife Crisis Comedy-Drama That Finds Its Heart In Michael Keaton’s Performance
The opening scene of Goodrich is as abrupt for us as for its protagonist. Michael Keaton’s Andy Goodrich is startled awake by a late-night phone call from his wife, Naomi…
Naomi Scott Is Daring As Haunted Pop Star In Surprisingly Humorous Horror Sequel
This review mentions suicide. Director Parker Finn delivered a disturbing showcase of mental anguish with his creepy directorial debut Smile. The film blended supernatural and psychological horror to shock and…
David Fincher’s Mind-Bending Psychological Drama Remains An All-Time Greatest Hit
The David Fincher masterpiece that is Fight Club continues to excite and delight today, with themes highlighted 25 years ago feeling even more prescient today. In 1999, Fincher was still…
THE WILD ROBOT is a wholesome entertainer
The Wild Robot (English) Review 2.5/5 & Review Rating Star Cast: Lupita Nyong’o, Kit Connor, Pedro Pascal Director: Chris Sanders The Wild Robot Movie Review Synopsis:THE WILD ROBOT is the…
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Review
Reviewing Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is an acknowledgment that it is a sequel — when it hit theaters in 1980, Star Wars had already changed the world forever,…
JIGRA rests on some emotional moments and Alia Bhatt’s performance.
Jigra Review 2.5/5 & Review Rating Star Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina Director: Vasan Bala Jigra Movie Review Synopsis:JIGRA is the story of a fearless sister. Satya (Alia Bhatt) and…