The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Review: Nonchalant 60s Fun
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is more concerned with making its characters look cool than complex storytelling, and that’s what makes it special.
The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review
The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie captures the manic energy of the original Looney Tunes for a modern audience.
Win or Lose (Pixar) Review: A Lucky Hit
Win or Lose covers the bases of both childhood anxiety and adult problems, making its world feel more realistic and welcoming.
Opus Film Review: The Cult of Celebrity
Mark Anthony Green’s debut feature Opus masterfully dissects the cult of celebrity and laughs at a culture obsessed with notability.
Black Bag Review: Do You Take This (Hit)Man?
A classy cast and slick filmmaking mark Black Bag, Steven Soderbergh’s tale of married spies, as a wickedly fun dissection of fidelity.
Happy Face Review: Creepy True Crime Drama
Inspired by a true story, Happy Face is a creepy portrayal of a manipulative serial killer’s efforts to work his way back into his daughter’s life.
The World Will Tremble Review: Bleak but Vital WWII Story
The World Will Tremble doesn’t pull back from the depraved darkness of the Holocaust, forcing us to observe unimaginable horror alongside the suffering characters.
Common Side Effects Review: A Cure for Binary Thinking
Adult Swim’s animated series Common Side Effects by Joseph Bennett and Steve Hely asks what would happen if there was a cure to all diseases.
Long Bright River Review: Compelling Murder Mystery
Peacock’s Long Bright River is a gritty, compelling murder mystery and family drama examining the effects of addiction and the love between sisters.
Glorious Summer Film Review: Gloriously Special
Glorious Summer uses stellar cinematography and praiseworthy performances to comment on women’s freedom in direct and fascinating ways.
