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‘Infinite Summer’ Review: Miguel Llanso’s Trippy Thriller [Fantasia 2024]

Miguel Llanso tackles artificiality and mindfulness in his latest movie, Infinite Summer, the biggest “B-movie with A ideas” the world has seen in this current era.

Festival Review, Movie Review, Sci-FiMaxance VincentJuly 28, 2024Infinite Summer, Movie Review, Fantasia 2024, Miguel LlansoComment

‘Sing Sing’ Review: Colman Domingo Gives one of the Year’s Best Performances

Colman Domingo cements himself as one of the best actors working today through his deeply moving portrayal of John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield in Greg Kwedar’s 'Sing Sing'.

Drama, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentJuly 19, 2024movie reviews, drama, sing sing, greg kwedarComment

‘Go For Grandma’ Review: An Endearing Fantasy Short [Seattle Film Festival 2024]

Sabrina Doyle’s short film ‘Go For Grandma’, which won the Grand Jury Award Best Short Film at the Seattle Film Festival, along with several other accolades, explores the subject of childhood trauma through the abuse caused by constant neglect and deflection.

'Fancy Dance' Review: Lily Gladstone's Powerhouse Performance Leads Gripping Drama

Lily Gladstone continues to prove why they’re one of the best actors working today in ‘Fancy Dance’, a deeply moving and compassionate character drama.

Drama, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentJune 24, 2024Fancy Dance, Movie Review, Drama, Apple TV+Comment

'The Bikeriders' Review: Jeff Nichols' Wannabe Scorsese Drama Lacks Purpose

While ‘The Bikeriders’ is competently photographed, director Jeff Nichols seems too busy riffing on Martin Scorsese’s ‘Goodfellas’ than craft a compelling character drama.

Movie Review, DramaMaxance VincentJune 20, 2024Movie Reviews, The Bikeriders, Jeff Nichols, DramaComment

'The Imaginary' Review: A Soulful and Sincere Studio Ghibli Medley

Studio Ponoc gets spirited away with its unrefined Ghibli-esque musings, The Imaginary manages to do so with sincerity making for a much-needed reminder of the necessity of creativity during a time when things seem especially bleak.

'The Watchers' Review: Ishana Night Shyamalan's Revelatory Directorial Debut

While ‘The Watchers’ falls apart near its end, its assured direction from Ishana Night Shyamalan showcases a singular talent in the making and a new voice to look out for in genre cinema.

Movie Review, HorrorMaxance VincentJune 8, 2024The Watchers, horror, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Movie ReviewComment

‘Babes’ Review: Ilana Glazer’s Motherhood Comedy is a Hoot

‘Babes’ may not reinvent the wheel, but its constant joyous feel anchored by two impeccably-timed performances from Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau makes it quite enjoyable.

Comedy, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentJune 1, 2024Movie Reviews, Babes, Pamela Adlon, Ilana GlazerComment

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Review: A Cinematic Clinic in Blood, Sweat, and Gasoline

George Miller doesn’t quite return with a vengeance in ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ - rather, he brings a seasoned sense of detail and management. The Mad Max franchise has become well known for an exasperated brand of freneticism and unbridled energy rarely captured in blockbuster action cinema as it stands today, and ‘Furiosa’ remains consistent within that.

‘The Beast’ Review: Bertrand Bonello’s Ambitiously Acceptable Sci-Fi Drama

Léa Seydoux and George MacKay give compelling turns in Bertrand Bonello’s ‘The Beast’, a sci-fi picture that ultimately loses itself in its massive ambitions.

Movie Review, Sci-FiMaxance VincentMay 13, 2024The Beast, Movie Review, Sci-Fi, Bertrand BonelloComment

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Review: Another Jewel in the ‘Apes’ Crown

Set in the aftermath of Caesar's rule, ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ skillfully preserves the franchise’s legacy, advances the narrative, all while creating visual effects that are awe-inspiring.

'The Image of You' Review: A Ridiculous Romp of a Thriller

‘The Image of You’ is one of those inexplicable films which becomes more tolerable - or at least, more entertaining - as it becomes more absurd. If you can endure the cringey first act, you’ll be rewarded with a film that is, if nothing else, fully aware of which audience expectations it will meet.

‘Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World’ Review: Radu Jude's Darkly Funny Examination of a Crumbling Society

Radu Jude delivers his boldest piece of work yet in ‘Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World’, a sharp, black-comedy that defiantly portrays a society destined to consume itself and leave everyone behind.

'The King Tide' Review: One of the Eeriest Films of the Year

‘The King Tide’ will get under your skin by showing the failings of human nature, and how quickly people will exploit, abuse, and conspire in order to preserve the status quo. It is a horrifying thriller which will remain with you long after the end credits have finished rolling.

‘Challengers’ Review: Luca Guadagnino’s Grand Slam

Zendaya gives the best performance of her career in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’, an electrifying sports drama with dazzling bravura tennis sequences that beg the trip to the IMAX theater.

Drama, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentApril 25, 2024Challengers, Movie Reviews, Luca Guadagnino, DramaComment

‘Boy Kills World’ Review: Dear God, Make It Stop

Moritz Mohr’s meta-actioner ‘Boy Kills World’ desperately wants to be a cross between Deadpool, Silent Night, and The Hunger Games, but its chosen tropes and tools completely sinks the movie.

Action Adventure, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentApril 24, 2024Boy Kills World, Action, Movie Reviews, Moritz MohrComment

'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' Review: Fighting a War With Paper Weapons

While the director has been responsible for some of the slickest action films of note, Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ is tragically and painfully average, and all things considered, doesn’t present much to warrant anything after an obligatory first watch.

'The First Omen' Review: An Unenthusiastic "Boo"

‘The First Omen’ is a traditional prequel in the way that it unfortunately fails to justify its own existence, falling into the busy chasm of efforts long lost, doomed to the same fate.

'The Old Oak' Review: Ken Loach's Final Lesson of Hope and Acceptance

While ‘The Old Oak’ isn’t as powerful as Ken Loach’s previous two films, its lead performances from Dave Turner and Ebla Mari intensify its dramatic impact and result in a must-see.

Drama, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentApril 6, 2024The Old Oak, Ken Loach, Drama, Movie ReviewsComment

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Review: Monster Mania Demands the Big Screen Experience

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’, despite its hiccups, is a rare experience at the movies. There is something so irresistible about these beasts and the incredulity of their world that demands seeing it on the biggest screen possible.