A Fascinating Protagonist Leads Murky, Compelling Drama
Chile’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2023 Oscars, Blanquita, is a heavy watch that somehow lasts less than an hour and forty minutes, yet manages…
SALAAM VENKY has some touching moments and bravura performances, but fails to impress.
Salaam Venky Review {2.0/5} & Review Rating SALAAM VENKY is the story of a man’s right to die. Venkatesh Krishnan aka Venky (Vishal Jethwa) is 24 and is suffering from…
BLURR has some thrilling moments and boasts of some fine performances.
Blurr Review {2.5/5} & Review Rating BLURR is the story of a woman investigating the death of her sister. Gautami (Taapsee Pannu) is a blind woman who resides alone in…
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Review: Stunningly Realized Stop-Motion Animation
In a year of multiple Pinocchio movies, it may have been necessary to officially call this one Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, but it is also apt – the Mexican auteur’s…
Colman & Ward Are Stellar In Sam Mendes’ Bland Film
Academy Award winner Sam Mendes returns to the big screen to give audiences a glimpse into his appreciation for movies, music, and pop culture. Mendes’ latest intersects 1980s U.K, a…
Wes Anderson Inspired Film Is Heartfelt & Hilarious
Writer-director Ravi Kapoor’s second feature is hysterical, heartfelt, and beautiful to look at. His script and direction are nearly flawless. Four Samosas is 2022’s best comedy. Writer-director Ravi Kapoor’s second feature…
The Issa Sisters Shine Bright As The Heroic Mardini Sisters
Films based on true stories are not new. If anything, they are a staple of cinema. A core element that often tethers many of these stories is the collective celebration…
A Pulse-Raising Actioner With Ample Thrills & A Messy Script
Hot off the heels of his Emmy-winning performance in the hit Netflix series Squid Game, Lee Jung-jae reminds audiences that he is not some new hot commodity out of South…
Fuqua’s Latest Historical Drama Is Gorgeous But Underbaked
It feels as if there’s always a new story to tell about slavery. That’s partly because these stories have been buried in history for so long. The Equalizer director Antoine…
Ghost Story Makes Every Choice Meaningful
For anyone who has already seen the movie, watching The Eternal Daughter trailer is an amusing experience, but prospective viewers shouldn’t be fooled — this isn’t a horror movie. It…