Memoria’s ephemeral nature makes it a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience, even if the movie itself feels incomplete, through a series of very loud noises. Having said this, seeing Memoria in a movie theater is definitely an experience unlike any other and was tailor-made for complete cinematic engulfment.
Read MoreWhether you’re familiar with the story of Hamlet, or even the original source material, Robert Eggers’ revenge film, The Northman is a film is well worth the price of admission. It’s a wild rollercoaster which delves deep into old Scandinavian lore, no matter how unsettling the implications.
Read MoreThere are few films of the modern era that feel as authentically retro as Ti West’s latest horror flick X. Whether that’s the distinct visuals, crisp sound design, overly enthusiastic performances, or the waves of blood and guts, almost every aspect of X feels as though it’s been pulled directly from the 1970s.
Read MoreBen Affleck plays Vic, a man enjoying early retirement as he enjoys his artistic endeavours, attending never ending parties and his beautiful wife, Melinda, played by Ana de Armas. Audiences quickly discover Vic and Melinda do not have the perfect marriage, only perhaps, perfect for one another. The bigger issue being, this film was far from perfect, and far from deep.
Read MoreWhen watching Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin directorial debut, ‘Dog’, it gave audiences exactly what was being advertised: a cute and cuddly dog picture for fans of the sub-genre and a predictable and ultimately forgettable comedy-drama about a man and his dog.
Read MoreIn representing a school shooting, actress/singer Megan Park’s directorial debut, ‘The Fallout’ makes the admirable decisions in dealing with the subject. However, while great performances elevate The Fallout, its facile and superficial plot falters the movie from being anything more than a semi-decent actors’ showcase.
Read MoreDue to director Joel Coen’s unrivalled understanding of the genre and Washington & McDormand’s powerful and grounded performances, ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ manages to mostly overcome this by offering an extremely cohesive and comprehensible take on the iconic story. The Tragedy of Macbeth expertly blends old with new to create one of the most exciting and accessible Shakespeare adaptations to date.
Read MoreGeorge Clooney’s adaptation of J.R. Moehringer’s memoir in ’The Tender Bar’ aims to charm audiences with a talented cast and beloved source material, and hits the bullseye fairly often. While the film may be uneven, it is certainly worth a watch, and deserves more praise than it’s receiving.
Read MoreHot off his Oscar win, Guillermo Del Toro is back with a new, expectedly dark and alluring film in the form of ‘Nightmare Alley’. Based on the novel, of the same name, and inspired by the Edmund Goulding 1947 film, del Toro has mustered up a strikingly atmospheric noir that effortlessly transports spectators into the filmmaker’s dark vision.
Read MoreDon’t Look Up is largely, a disappointment. All the ingredients for a great film are there: an original, intriguing premise, plenty of incredibly talented actors, an acclaimed director/writer, and a story that feels extremely relevant in our current society. But sadly, the film is thrown together in such a rushed and careless way that it becomes mostly uninteresting and forgettable
Read MoreWith her directorial debut, ‘Bruised’ is new ground for Berry, even as she also stars in the lead role of Jackie Justice. Jackie is a woman who once fought in the UFC, and is now an aging train wreck of a human being. She lives with her equally washed-up manager and boyfriend Desi (Adan Canto), as they wallow in failure and alcoholism.
Read MoreBefore international stardom, Venus and Serena Williams were two girls from Compton, California, starting out on their road to greatness. The road in question, meticulously planned by their father and coach Richard Williams, is exactly what we see in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s latest sports biopic turned family drama, ‘King Richard’.
Read MoreSpencer is precisely the kind of film that the Academy goes crazy for: a period piece that focuses on a real, iconic historical figure; a commanding lead performance in said role; and its lush production design, with costumes and locations that brilliantly evoke the time period in which it is set. But often - as is the case with other past Academy darlings - the film is a tedious chore. Spencer is, sadly, no exception to the rule.
Read MoreWith a timeline for the Marvel characters that spans from the big bang to any given point in the future, a smorgasbord of characters to focus on, and cosmic, world-ending plots that trivialize other superheroes' premises, a film adaptation involving The Eternals, always had the potential to be a little scattered, at best.
Read MoreEven those not familiar with Hebert’s classic work, will not be blinded to the fact that ‘Dune’ is easily one of the best films of the year so far. Brought to you by visionary Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, this epic story is brought to life on such an incomprehensibly grand scale, it becomes completely mesmerizing.
Read MoreIf there is one complaint of The Last Duel, it’s that this is a lot to take in. With its subject matter, intense action packed finale, and two and a half hour run time, this might not be for everyone, but with an all-star cast and one of the best screenplays of the year, Ridley Scott’s historical drama is the biggest surprise of 2021 so far.
Read MoreIn his final appearance as James Bond, Daniel Craig delivers the perfect performance and ending that no previous Bond actor had been afforded. As a result, “No Time to Die” immediately takes its seat as one of the greatest and most essential Bond films.
Read MoreMelissa McCarthy re-teams with director Theodore Melfi and actor Chris O’Dowd to once again show her dramatic chops, but while “The Starling” attempts to soar and be poignant, the script grounds the film very quickly.
Read MoreBen Foster gives a transformative performance that should garner the actor his first Oscar nomination in Barry Levinson’s ‘The Survivor’, a career highlight for the veteran director that shows the Holocaust from a different perspective while looking to the future.
Read MoreThe appeal of ‘All My Puny Sorrows’ comes not necessarily from the heavy subject matter, but the novel and stimulating manner in which it presents the story. The film is packed with stellar performances, lead by Alison Pill, and captained by a director who always seems to get ‘stellar’ out of his actors.
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