Spencer Review: Kristen Stewart Captivates in Pablo Larraìn's Oppressive Look at Princess Diana's Christmas at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate
Pablo Larraín returns with his newest biopic, Spencer, a haunting look at Princess Diana's Christmas might have looked like at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate.
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time Review: A Timeless Portrait of an American Author & His Best Friend
After almost 40 years in the making, Robert B. Weide has finally released his documentary about American author Kurt Vonnegut...and himself?
Passing Review: A Colorful Portrait of Race Painted In Black & White
In Rebecca Hall's directorial debut, she explores racial tensions in 1920s New York in her adaptation of the 1929 novella of the same name.
The French Dispatch Review: Wes Anderson Constantly Outdoes Himself In His Love Letter To Journalism
After 3 years, Wes Anderson is back with The French Dispatch.And yes, you should absolutely see it in theaters, if you can.
The Cleaner Review - A Messy & Uninventive Crime Drama That Isn't Without Merit
While it doesn't add anything new to the genre, The Cleaner, directed by Erin Elders, is not a crime drama that people should pass up this week, if only to witness the fasicnating decisions made in the direction and acting.
My Name Is Pauli Murray Review: A Forgotten American Icon Reearthed
In this documentary from Participant Media and distributed by Amazon Studios, directors Betsy West and Julie Coen tell a compelling story of an American icon that's gone without recognition for too long - Pauli Murray.
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 Review: Vice's New Documentary Doesn't Provide Any Value Beyond Dinner Table Conversation
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 explores a world where comedy has boundaries.Is it something you should check out, or should you skip it? Find out below!
Kate Review: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Leads This Great Actioner from Netflix That Isn’t Good At Anything Else
Kate is Netflix's latest attempt at bringing high-budget action films to their service. Is it any good? Find out in my review.
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles Review -- Billie Eilish Trades Her Signature Vision for A Lackluster Concert Film
In Billie Eilish's concert film for Disney+, she shows off her talent on-stage, but gives up the vision that made her famous in the first place.
The Night House Review: David Bruckner Reinvents the Classic Ghost Story In Searchlight Pictures' Latest Horror Thriller
The Night House is a wonderful horror-thrilled bolstered by Rebecca Hall's amazing performance and a whole crew that creates one of the best horror films of the year, with a few flaws.
CODA Review: Siân Heder's Directorial Debut Is One of the Best Films of the Year
CODA is a once-in-a-generation film.Read my review of Siân Heder's directorial debut below.
The Suicide Squad Review: James Gunn Reboots Task Force X With One of the Best Comic Book Films In Years
Five years later, Task Force X is back. This time with a new director and new team.
First Date Review: Creative Control Harms Manuel Crosby's Directorial Debut Feature
Psychedelic cinematography, unspoken racial tension, oddball comedy combine to make up a interesting, but ultimately disjointed horror thriller.Here's my review of FIRST DATE.
Pray Away Review: Kristine Stolakis' First Documentary Feature Is A Definitive Resource On Conversion Therapy
Kristine Stolakis' documentary debut is a staggering look at the inner workings of the "pray away the gay" movement.Read my review here.
Bo Burnham: Inside Review: Processing Pain In Front Of A Camera
Bo Burnham wrote, directed, edited and recorded an entire special in one room during the pandemic.Read my review of Bo Burnham: Inside.
How It Ends Review: A Great Hangout Dramedy for Those Who Want A Laugh Post-Pandemic
How It Ends is the kind of movie you should watch with some friends around at a party.My review of Daryl Wein & Zoe Lister-Jones' recent film.
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain Review: Morgan Neville’s Latest Documentary Goes Into the Mind of Anthony Bourdain, For Better or For Worse
Three years after his death, Anthony Bourdain finally gets the portrait he deserves, even if there are some questionable choices within.
Naomi Osaka Episode 3 Review: Garrett Bradley Closes Out Naomi Osaka with a “New Blueprint” For Docuseries Going Forward
In the docuseries finale, Garrett Bradley closes out a truly magical docuseries.
Naomi Osaka Episode 2 Review: The World Surrounds Naomi Osaka in “Champion Mentality”
In the second episode of Naomi Osaka, Garrett Bradley crafts a claustrophobic tale of a tennis champ.
AFI Docs 2021 | Courtroom 3H Review: A Courtroom Documentary Without a Legal Argument
I caught courthouse documentary Courtroom 3H at AFI Docs 2021.Here's my review.