Film Reviews
Full-length criticism of theatrical releases, independent cinema, and films worth rediscovering.
A whole new multiverse: Academy celebrates creativity, unique artistry with Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All At Once
It was practically unfathomable a year ago that a quirky blend of science fiction, drama and martial arts would be…
Creed III: Both sides of the ring
Cinema has long had a fascination with the pugilistic poetry of boxing and the legacy of its fighters from On…
Sharper: Deception game
Blink and you’ll probably miss the best movie to have been released in the early doldrums of cinema in 2023.…
Ant-Man 3: Big bite, little sting
Kevin Feige has some major problems. The longtime head behind Marvel Studios and overseer of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)…
Your Place or Mine: Where is the love?
Valentine’s Day weekends have always been a landing spot for the charming romantic comedy. And while the genre has become…
80 For Brady: With love for Touchdown Tom
Six years ago this week, football crafted a story so unlikely that it felt scripted to the point of movie…
Shotgun Wedding: Romance moving online
If there’s one type of movie that hasn’t roared back theatrically after the pandemic, it’s the romantic comedy. For every…
Plane: Vintage action for the modern era
It’s somehow comforting to know that even as cable channels are fading to obscurity with the rise of streaming services,…
The Whale: Fraser’s emotional odyssey
Film is often about redemption, the seeking of absolution or, at times, both. There’s tales about comeback kids, underdogs, the…
