Movie Reviews
Seen a lot of movies, got a lot of opinions.
Let’s get Lily Gladstone her Oscar.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” - Film Review
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a behemoth blockbuster that’s perfect for summertime, even if it succumbs to some of the familiar shortcomings of the genre.
“The Idea of You” - Film Review
The events of The Idea of You may sound like they've been plucked from a One Direction fanfiction, but Hathaway does her best to keep the film's feet on the ground.
“Tarot” - Film Review
Tarot is a solid-enough introduction for new horror fans, and it just might not be scary enough for those well-versed in the world of all things spooky.
“The Fall Guy” - Film Review
The Fall Guy is not the answer to summer blockbusters that we’ve all been waiting for, but it could have been. A slight reworking of the script to slim it down to a cool 100 minutes would have made The Fall Guy a clear homerun. At the end of the day, though, it’s hard to complain about watching Ryan Gosling wear a cool jacket, kick some ass, and save the day.
“Coma” - Film Review
Coma isn’t a feel-good movie in the traditional sense, but there is an overwhelming belief that things could be better if we’d try.
“Challengers” - Film Review
Tennis is the perfect medium for a story like Challengers, one that’s about the messy way people are entangled with one another. Challengers double faults because it takes its focus away from the humanness of it all.
“The Brink Of” - Film Review
The Brink Of is a sweet, small-scale story about how difficult it is to pursue a creative career and how lovely it is to go down that path with someone you care deeply for.
“The Coffee Table” - Film Review
This film is a terrible way to spend ninety minutes in the sense that, by choosing to watch the movie, you’re signing up for an hour-and-a-half of a relentless anxiety attack. An anxiety attack that is expertly shot, paced, and edited, but an anxiety attack nonetheless.
"In Flames" - Film Review
There are some things we must learn to live with, to find a means of existing in spite of things that hurt us. Such is the story of In Flames.
"I Like Movies" - Film Review
Simultaneously a love letter and a critique of the artform we all love, I Like Movies is for anyone who’s ever lost themselves in the silver screen.
Reel Abilities NY 2024: “Good Bad Things” - Film Review
Good Bad Things is a warm hug of a movie, the kind you’d seek out when you’re home sick from school.
CIFF24: "African Giants" - Film Review
Complemented by gorgeous cinematography, African Giants is an ode to brotherly love and a reminder that we are capable of growing up.
Reel Abilities NY 2024: “Sexual Healing” - Film Review
Sexual Healing is a celebration of the humanity that connects us and our deep-seated desire to be wanted in the purest sense of the word.
“Monkey Man” - Film Review
More wholly original works need to make their way into theaters to give people the ineffable feeling of seeing magic on the biggest, loudest screen possible. Monkey Man will not be forgotten.
"You'll Never Find Me" - Film Review
This is the debut feature of Bell and Allen, and if it’s any indication of what’s to come, their names should become household knowledge for horror fans.
"Femme" - Film Review
Femme is a gnarly, thorny return to the world of film noir by addressing topics that are pressingly contemporary.
"Extremely Unique Dynamic" - Film Review
By the end of Extremely Unique Dynamic, the audience will have two new best friends, making it even harder to say goodbye as the credits roll.
"Riddle of Fire" - Film Review
Riddle of Fire is audacious, vibrant, and alive. Even if it gets a little lost in the forest, the journey and the friends made along the way sure are worth it.
"Love Lies Bleeding" - Film Review
Love Lies Bleeding is a queer film made for a queer audience that harkens back to the days of lesbian pulp fiction with a neo-noir, neon edge, complete with an ’80s synth soundtrack.
"Yuni" - Film Review
The film is stunning, with an astounding amount of depth for a mere 95 minutes. Yuni is the sort of emotional gut punch that cinema does best.