Frankie Freako Movie Review: Kostanski Does It Again
Steven Kostanski perfectly recreates the joy of 1980s camp with his incredibly fun and crowd-pleasing Frankie Freako.
White Bird Film Review: Light Shining Through Darkness
White Bird takes a heartfelt approach to a tale of light shining through darkness, proving the timelessness of stories from one of humanity’s worst eras.
BlacKkKlansman Film Review: A Timely Provocation
Spike Lee’s power is on full display in his film BlacKkKlansman, a gut-punch comedy drama that uses the past to critique the present (and possibly future).
By the Stream Film Review: The Magic of Second Chances
Hong Sang-soo’s By the Stream is an intimate and extraordinarily profound look at how the gift of self-realization can surprise us at any age.
Do the Right Thing Review: Spike Lee’s Greatest Joint
With an all time ensemble and a story that remains relevant, Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing is a stroke of cinematic brilliance.
Lee (2024) Film Review: Portrait of a Fierce Woman
In Lee, Kate Winslet brings famed war photographer Lee Miller to life with a ferocious energy, capturing the spirit of a woman who refused to let others define her.
The Universal Theory Review: Multiverse Fever Dream
The Universal Theory is not a typical multiverse film; It is a cinematic fever dream featuring stellar acting, a perfect score, and a tragic original story.
Foxcatcher Review: Unraveling the American Dream
Bennett Miller explores ambition and power in Foxcatcher, a haunting true story with standout performances by Carell, Tatum, and Ruffalo.
Arcane Season 1 Review: Changing the Game
Arcane Season 1 defies convention and provides a strong blueprint for how to adapt a video game to television, condensing the best parts of the lore in a digestible format.
25th Hour Review: Spike Pressures All-Star Cast
Almost no movie shows the impact of pressure better than Spike Lee’s 25th Hour, using an all-star cast, including Philip Seymour Hoffman.
