Friday, December 20, 2024

Anora - Review: A Kinetic, Star-Making Triumph for Sean Baker



Anora

A Kinetic, Star-Making Triumph for Sean Baker

★★★★

A visceral runaway train of spontaneity, heart, and legitimate danger.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Violent Night - Review: Action-Oriented Christmas Spirit with a Body Count


Violent Night (2022)

Action-Oriented Christmas Spirit with a Body Count

★★★☆☆

 A welcome, ultra-violent counter-programming to holiday schmaltz that packs a surprising amount of heart.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Sing Sing - Review: The Transformative Power of Hope in the Darkest Places


Sing Sing

The Transformative Power of Hope in the Darkest Places

★★★½☆

A soul-affirming celebration of art that negates cynicism through its sheer authenticity.

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Megalopolis -Review: An Audacious, Unwieldy Middle Finger to Convention


Megalopolis

An Audacious, Unwieldy Middle Finger to Convention

★★★☆☆

A bold artistic reach that unabashedly exceeds its master director's grasp.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

I Saw the TV Glow - Review: A Haunting Directorial Showcase of Repressed Identity


I Saw the TV Glow (2024)

★★★☆☆

A dark, atmospheric coming-of-age story that prioritizes tone over traditional narrative.