Amsterdam is a new period comedy thriller written, directed, and produced by David O. Russell. Released through 20th Century Studios. At their best, David O. Russell’s movies will revel in their mayhem. They’re infused with the tenaciousness and/or thunderousness of…
‘The Rehearsal’ review: Nathan Fielder puts the reality (and fiction) in reality television
Throughout the course of his sleeper hit Comedy Central series, Nathan For You, Nathan Fielder constantly—and, of course, hilariously—blurred the lines between reality and fiction. Never quite a mockumentary series, but too absurdly augmented to be authentic (even when life…
‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ review: A humble trip worth taking
Though there’s something to be said about entertainment that values good feelings over thematic truth, the “nicecore movement” — be it on the big or small screen — is here to stay. And with good reason, too. As we continuously…
The reason ‘Jurassic Park’ devolved as a franchise? It never learned its own lessons.
During my latest revisit of 1993’s Jurassic Park, I was struck by this thought: You can learn everything you ever need to know about blockbuster filmmaking just by watching this movie. From its technical wizardry — which almost seamlessly blends…
‘Jerry and Marge Go Large’ review: Mediocre in the middle
How times can change. Only a decade or so ago, a mid-budget character drama like Jerry and Marge Go Large, which recently premiered on Paramount+, would’ve gotten a modest, but wide release in a theater near you. Much like the…
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is essentially the story of Sam Raimi, the director
Perhaps it was destined to be this way. 20 years ago, Sam Raimi swung into the superhero genre with 2002’s Spider-Man, thus changing the modern blockbuster landscape for decades to come. In a poetic, maybe ironic, twist of fate, Raimi returns—nearly…
‘The Lost City’ review: This silly and fun rom-com adventure ultimately loses itself
There’s something comfortably adequate about The Lost City. Nothing about the film is exceptional in any particular way. The performances are fine, the filmmaking is fine. The story itself is formulaic and it’s disinterested in re-inventing the wheel in any…
