Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. On the one hand, “Joker: Folie á Deux” doesn’t gravely suffer from most of the original film’s biggest flaws: overbearing pretentiousness, ham-fisted themes and an unoriginal premise … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ Foils The Wrong Genre
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Movie Review: ‘Poor Things’ Serves Up Cinematic Surrealism
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Spoilers for “Poor Things” are mentioned in this article.Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos is known for making outlandish, quirky films, and in his latest work "Poor Things," … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Poor Things’ Serves Up Cinematic Surrealism
Film Review: ‘The Worst Person in the World’ Paints Love Accurately and Imperfectly
Renate Reinsve plays Julie, a young, effervescent resident of Oslo, Norway, in Joachim Trier's romantic dramedy "The Worst Person in the World." The film received two nominations at the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, but did not win an award. Photo courtesy of Oslo Pictures Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrate the best movies of the year at … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Worst Person in the World’ Paints Love Accurately and Imperfectly
Film Review: ‘He’s All That’ Falls Short of Its Rom-com Legacy
The official poster for "He's All That" shows Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan posing behind the title of the film. The poster itself is a reference to its source material, as the font of the title mimics that of the "She's All That" poster. Image courtesy of NetflixReleased in 1999, "She’s All That" is a classic teen rom-com that remains popular today. The film is so … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘He’s All That’ Falls Short of Its Rom-com Legacy
Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers
The poster of the Searchlight film "Nomadland" depicts 50 license plates from each of the 50 states in the United States. Chloé Zhao made history when she became the second female and first Asian female to win Best Director at the Academy Awards.Photos Courtesy of SearchlightGroups of people in the United States called "van-dwellers" find the meaning of life as nomads on … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers