In her haunting and intellectually rigorous documentary Natchez, filmmaker Suzannah Herbert peels back the Spanish moss and floral wallpaper of Mississippi’s oldest city to reveal
Category: Reviews
The Quiet Velocity of Connection: A Review of Harry Lighton’s “Pillion”
In his remarkable feature debut, Pillion, director Harry Lighton delivers a film that is as structurally lean as the motorcycle at its center, yet overflowing
The Architecture of Silence: A Review of Beth de Araújo’s “Josephine”
Following the visceral, real-time tension of her debut Soft & Quiet, writer-director Beth de Araújo returns with a work of profound restraint and psychological depth.
Resonance and Reckoning: A Review of Daniel Roher’s “Tuner”
Transitioning from the high-stakes political intrigue of his Oscar-winning documentary Navalny to the shadowy corners of a psychological thriller, director Daniel Roher has delivered a
A Shambolic Symphony of the Self: A Review of Simón Mesa Soto’s “A Poet”
After the raw, harrowing intensity of his debut feature Amparo, director Simón Mesa Soto has pivoted toward a more sardonic, albeit equally sensitive, exploration of
‘Franz’ Review: Agnieszka Holland’s Playful Biopic Investigates The Enigma Of One Of The 20th Century’s Most Influential Writers
In her latest cinematic endeavor, acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland has unveiled Franz, a stylized and inventive biographical portrait that seeks to decode the complexities of
Monster: The Ed Gein Story Review: Charlie Hunnam Dons Frilly Undergarments
The third installment of the Monster anthology has arrived, and it is every bit as provocative, polarizing, and visually arresting as its predecessors. In Monster:
‘The Paper’ Review: Fresh Setting and First-Rate Ensemble Help Peacock’s ‘The Office’
The daunting task of following one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history is met with surprising grace and a sharp comedic edge in
‘Motor City’ Review: Alan Ritchson and Shailene Woodley Wade Through Cliché in Overstretched Stylistic Exercise
The neon-soaked streets of 1970s Michigan serve as the backdrop for Motor City, a revenge thriller that prioritizes visual flair over narrative substance. Directed by
‘Normal’ Review: Bob Odenkirk Fires on All Cylinders in Ben Wheatley’s Jaw-Droppingly Excessive Blast of a Crime Caper
The cinematic transition of Bob Odenkirk from a silver-tongued lawyer to a bruised and battered action hero reaches its chaotic zenith in Normal. Directed by
