Now playing in limited release, ‘Annette’ is the latest film from French director Leos Carax. Starring Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, and Simon Helberg.
‘Respect’ review: Jennifer Hudson hits most of the right notes as the Queen of Soul
Starring Jennifer Hudson, ‘Respect’ chronicles the trials and tribulations of legendary artist Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul.
‘Nine Days’ review: Winston Duke shines in this stunner of a debut from director Edson Oda
Director Edson Oda tackles what comes before life and, more importantly, what makes up a life in the serene and powerful Nine Days. While life and what comes after has certainly been explored before in film, the script, also written…
‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ review: Karen Gillan can’t save this convoluted and confused story
A classic case of trying to do it all and accomplishing very little, Gunpowder Milkshake is a missed opportunity for all involved. Despite an aesthetic that is very clearly bellowing at viewers to please notice how original it is, the…
‘Summer of Soul’ review: Questlove’s debut doc is a groovy ride and a loud reminder of Black history erasure
“Nobody ever heard of the Harlem Cultural Festival. Nobody would believe it happened.” – Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised). Do you want to know what the funny thing is? Woodstock happened in the summer…
‘The Tomorrow War’ review: Cheesy sci-fi action from just the right era
Throughout this pandemic, I haven’t focused nearly as much on finding and watching the best of the best the film industry has to offer. I still crave great performances, top-tier scripts, and directors working to their fullest potential, and we’re…
‘Black Widow’ review: A vacant and thankless farewell to Scarlett Johansson’s Avenger
Operating as a disingenuous farewell to a character who’s been continuously shafted in the films she’s co-starred in, as well as a much more interesting look at who will be her replacement in the MCU, Black Widow works as long…