Authors: Patrick Gibbs
Film Review: Avatar: The Way of Water
Avatar: The Way of Water commits all of the major sins of an unnecessary sequel and delivers big disappointment for fans and a smug affirmation for detractors. … read more
Film Review: Empire of Light
Director Sam Mendes returns to his roots with the intimate character drama Empire of Light, the latest entry in the “love letter to the movies” genre. … read more
Film Review: Violent Night
Starring David Harbour, Violent Night is a naughty treat that makes the nice list for those needing an edgier alternative to Hallmark movies. … read more
Film Review: Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams
Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams is a sincere effort, yet it remains an unimaginative, paint-by-numbers piece of filmmaking entry for a generally great director. … read more
Film Review: Strange World
Strange World is a throwback to the popular pulp of the ’40s and ’50s and updated for modern audiences with progressive sensibilities. … read more
Film Review: The Fabelmans
The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg’s intimate self-portrait, is the film that I’ve been waiting to see for most of my life. … read more
Film Review: Bones and All
It’s fair to say that Luca Guadagnino’s cannibal love story, Bones and All, is the perfect film for the Thanksgiving holiday. … read more
Film Review: She Said
At a time when the #metoo movement is experiencing heartbreaking setbacks, She Said will hopefully serve as a rallying cry—victim’s voices will not be silenced. … read more
Film Review: The Menu
The intriguing new horror comedy The Menu serves up a rich, exquisite premise with plenty of flavor, yet the meal feels frustratingly undercooked. … read more
Film Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is an inspired labor of love, a dream project for the director that has been a long time in the making, and manages to stand out in a year that is overflowing with top-tier animated films. … read more
To Leslie, Thanks For Everything, Stephen Root
While you may not know the name Stephen Root off the top of your head, you’ve almost certainly seen him or heard his voice in multiple films or television series over the years. … read more
Film Review: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Whether Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of 2022’s hits rests largely on whether the film’s somber tone will lend itself to repeat viewings. … read more
