Film Reviews
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Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out and Prayers Up – The LA Premiere, the Press Conference, and the Review
On a dark and stormy night at The Academy Museum, we watched the premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and we have a lot to confess
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Is This the ‘ETERNITY’ You’re Looking For
ETERNITY sits at the crossroads of ‘what if’ and loyalty, asking what happens when the ultimate decision isn’t about where you go, but who you go with.
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‘Zootopia 2’ – Why the Zootopia Franchise Is the G.O.A.T. of 21st-century Fables
Going into the theater, I wondered if Zootopia 2 (now known as Zoo 2) would live up to the Zootopia legacy. I bet you’re wondering that two
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Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted – WAY More Interesting Than Watching Paint Dry
There’s nothing quite so delightful as old Black men in conversation. They done seen some shit, they’re gonna talk some shit—with the most delightful turns of phrase ever. Swamp Dogg is that delight.
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Forget the Stress of the Season and Go Get a ‘Rental Family’
An American actor gets the roles of his life when he is hired to portray very specific and special people in others’ lives.
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In Your Dreams – The Emotions are Scene but not Felt
In Your Dreams is a lovely animated family movie, but while I understand what it wants to say, I’m not sure I feel it.
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Natchez: Many Sides, One Truth
Natchez is masterful work. It’s all about the layers. You think you know something and then another layer is peeled back and more is revealed—slowly and methodically. With the introduction of each new personality, there’s…
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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Tries a New Cast but Lands in “Just Okay”
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t introduces a new generation of illusionists with charm and chemistry, even if the tricks feel smaller and the stakes lighter. Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt, and Dominic Sessa outshine…
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Why We Love ‘LITTLE AMÉLIE’
It must have been a child who discovered we’re the heroes of our own stories. LITTLE AMÉLIE captures that revelation in vivid animation, like a storybook set free to run feral and fantastical.
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The Running Man (2025) – Anger and the Art of Violence
The Running Man is a new adaptation of a story by Stephen King where a man must survive 30 days against a team of hunters, where the whole world is watching and waiting for him…
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In Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands the Predator Wins
Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands flips the hunt, following a young Yautja on a rite-of-passage that turns him into the underdog hero. Kinetic action, sharp world-building, and Elle Fanning’s affecting synth counterbalance make this PG-13 entry…
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‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ MAPPA Delivers a Masterclass in Animation
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc brings Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga to life with astonishing animation, emotional depth, and brutal energy. MAPPA captures Denji’s longing for love amid chaos with stunning artistry, blending heartbreak, humor,…
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Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere – Music Might Save Us Yet
On top of the world in 1981, Bruce Springsteen struggles with anxiety as he tries to choose what to do next, navigating the demands of music superstardom while grappling with the ghosts of his past……
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‘Good Fortune’ Delivers Laughs and Class Commentary
Aziz Ansari’s Good Fortune is a funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly heartfelt comedy about class, compassion, and connection. With standout performances from Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer, it’s a sharp mix of humor and…
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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Beautiful Creation that’s missing something
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein reimagines the classic story through intimate scale and emotional nuance. Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi shine in this melancholy, visually rich adaptation that favors humanity over horror. While smaller in scope…
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Roofman – This Reverse Santa Almost Had Me
Roofman is a Reverse Santa sociological dig that almost had me
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‘After the Hunt’ for What?
Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield are a dark academia trifecta—but After the Hunt doesn’t defend its dissertation
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TRON: ARES is Pretty, and it’s also…Pretty…but with Incredible Nine Inch Nails
TRON: ARES looks good, it sounds good, it has great Nine Inch Nails, and it’s…pretty…and…also pretty.
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Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite: A Procedural Thriller That Haunts
Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite is a nerve-wracking procedural thriller that captures 18 minutes of potential nuclear catastrophe through multiple perspectives. Anchored by stellar performances and taut editing, the film immerses you in tense…
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The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson Smashes Expectations in Benny Safdie’s Intimate Sports Drama
Dwayne Johnson delivers his most vulnerable performance yet in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. Playing MMA pioneer Mark Kerr, Johnson sheds his larger-than-life Rock persona for a raw, empathetic portrayal of struggle, addiction, and love.…