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.
Dahomey Film Review: Small But Mighty Doc
With her experimental documentary Dahomey, Mati Diop has created a modest but memorable investigation into the polarising question of cultural heritage restitution.
The Fire Inside Review: Defiant Sports Drama
The rise of boxer Claressa Shields is depicted in The Fire Inside, a socially conscious sports movie that looks beyond the medals and glory.
The Life of Chuck Review: Flanagan’s Best Yet
Consistently wrongfooting its audience, The Life of Chuck is an ambitious three-act opus of unexpected positivity.