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…
‘No Sudden Move’ review: Soderbergh sulks with a top-notch cast but bloated story
It would be a fool’s errand to try to tell Steven Soderbergh, director and writer of No Sudden Move, what to do. The enigmatic filmmaker has followed his own muse ever since his debut over 30 years ago with Sex,…
‘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…
‘F9: The Fast Saga’ review: Team Toretto rides again in this spotty sequel
It really is amazing that we’ve accepted the Fast & Furious franchise going this far for this long. We’re 20 years into the adventures of Dominic Toretto and his band of beefy car boosters, though stealing or racing cars have…
‘In the Heights’ review: a magical tribute to what the American Dream should be
Once upon a time, Lin-Manuel Miranda set his prodigious sights on Broadway with an inaugural, autobiographical musical that quickly set him up for New York exposure and (eventually) worldwide attention through his obviously ubiquitous follow-up. In the Heights, however, is…
‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ review: The comedian delivers an uncompromisingly honest look at life in isolation
Stylized, chaotic, and frayed with the energy of a creative type sheltered in isolation, Bo Burnham: Inside is both uncomfortable and mildly voyeuristic as well as deeply cathartic. After taking a break five years ago due to debilitating anxiety, comedian…