“You guys need to be f***in’ ok, because y’all are the reason that I’m ok.” That’s Billie Eilish in 2018 during a show in Salt Lake City, Utah moments after a fan had to be carried from the crowd after…
‘Malcolm & Marie’ review: ‘Euphoria’ creator spins his wheels in cold isolation drama
If you’ve never heard writer/director Sam Levinson speak, don’t worry. Just watch his work and you’ll hear him loud and clear. The 36-year-old has made himself something of a name in the last 10 years, being the lead creative force…
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ review: The definitive Black Panther movie has arrived
Hollywood’s relationship with the Black Panther Party is about as graceful and nuanced as the general public’s, and that’s certainly no accident. Though plenty of documentaries have taken great pains to accurately outline the Panthers’ roots, including the more recent…
‘Palmer’ review: Justin Timberlake’s morals can’t cover for boredom
Say what you will about Justin Timberlake, he’s certainly not lazy. The 40-year-old singer/actor/wardrobe apologist has kept himself busy ever since he split with *NSYNC nearly 20 years ago. He’s conquered the pop music scene with solo records, charmed filmgoers…
Sundance 2021: ‘The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet’ is a calming portrait of life’s disruptions
Strange prophecy abounds in The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be Quiet, written and directed by Ana Katz. An understated exploration of human connection, the film follows thirty-something Sebastian (Daniel Katz) through a series of vignettes as he moves from job to…
‘The Little Things’ review: Denzel Washington saves procedural cop thriller
What truly makes for a great detective movie? History has shown us it’s a balance between mystery, well-rounded characters and a story that keeps audiences on their toes. More often than not one of these elements ares missing, so do…
Sundance 2021: ‘Searchers’ is looking for love in all the online places
In Pacho Velez’s new documentary, Searchers (formally The Browsers), a rotation of about 75 New Yorkers—including the director himself—are interviewed, examined, and observed as they use a swath of online dating apps in real-time. Some are looking for love, others…