Authors: Patrick Gibbs
Film Review: The Brutalist
The Brutalist is brutal indeed, and it’s not a movie that’s likely to connect with mass audiences. … read more
Film Review: Wolf Man
Wolf Man isn’t that must-see, visionary piece of horror storytelling that Universal wants you to believe it is by any means, but it’s decent popcorn fare. … read more
Film Review: The Room Next Door
he Room Next Door is certainly going to be an essential viewing for Almodóvar aficionados, and it’s a dramatically ambitious film. … read more
Film Review: Better Man
Better Man is a somewhat uneven mix of daring ideas and by-the-numbers filmmaking, but it comes together to do what it sets out to do. … read more
No Man Is An Island in Lyrical Comedy The Ballad...
The Ballad of Wallis Island is destined to be embraced as a sentimental favorite by anyone lucky enough to fall under its sweet spell. … read more
Justin Lin Puts His Audience in the Missionary’s Position in...
Last Days is more successful in its mission than its tragically misguided protagonist was, though it still doesn’t quite live up to its divine calling. … read more
Kiss of The Spider Woman Spins a Tale, Sings a...
Kiss of The Spider Woman is a grand and powerful musical extravaganza that will be remembered both as the glossy, star-spangled spectacle of the festival. … read more
John Lithgow Gives a Career-Defining Performance in Jimpa
Jimpa is a truly unique and wonderful film that couldn’t be coming at a better time for coming in the worst of times. … read more
Hollywood Icon’s Powerful Voice is Heard (Or Seen) In Marlee...
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore honors its subject with grace and is essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand how differences shape our lives. … read more
James Sweeney’s Hilarious and Moving Twinless is One of A...
A packed audience that didn’t have my personal connection also laughed, cried and cheered while watching Twinless. … read more
War is Hell, But The Show Must Go in Atropia
Atropia isn’t quite a great film, feeling a bit too muddled at times and occasionally playing too broadly to be as insightful or meaningful as it wants to be. … read more
Gia Coppola: Las Vegas, Legacies and The Last Showgirl
Gia Coppola, a spectacular talent and the latest in long line of visionary artists, has created a vivid portrait of connections, dreams and lasting legacies. … read more
