Disclaimer Review: Masterclass in Slow-Burning Storytelling
Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ series Disclaimer shows us how easy it is to believe a story when it fits the narrative we made up in our minds.
I’m Still Here Review: Emotional & Heartbreaking
Based on a real-life story, I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) is a beautiful and passionate film about a dark time in Brazilian history.
Bestiari, Erbari, Lapidari Review: Engrossing & Educational
Bestiari, Erbari, Lapidari is a monumental, vital essay documentary that is simultaneously therapeutic, moving, and informative.
The Paragon Review: Campy Fantasy Comedy
The Paragon leans hard into its campy, irreverent tone at every turn, making for a charming and surprisingly sincere fantasy comedy.
The Room Next Door Film Review: Touching Drama
Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door offers a tender and delicate reflection on life, death, and everything in between.
The Brutalist Film Review: Monumental Epic
The Brutalist is a masterful and exciting film that recounts history through the personal story of a brilliant and tormented man.
Continue Film Review: Heartfelt & Necessary
Continue is a strong filmmaking achievement that shines a heartfelt and necessary light on Nadine Crocker’s struggles against depression and suicide.
The Third Man Review: Greatest Film Noir Ever Made
Despite not feeling like it should work on paper, Carol Reed’s The Third Man continues to be perhaps the greatest film noir ever made.
Manas (2024) Film Review: Child’s Eye View
Marianna Brennand’s raw and intimate Manas sensitively highlights the bravery of a young girl trapped in a cycle of abuse.
Familia Film Review: Terrifying, Hypnotic Drama
Francesco Costabile’s stunning drama Familia can be scattered and messy, but overall it is a loaded, subtle, and haunting look at domestic abuse.