Authors: Patrick Gibbs
The Top 11 Films of 2023
As the year comes to a close and we head toward 2024, Patrick Gibbs returns with his top 11 films of 2023. … read more
Film Review: Leave the World Behind
Leave the World Behind is an engaging and unnerving thriller that moves briskly and is expertly acted, demonstrating Esmail’s skill as a filmmaker. … read more
Film Review: Saltburn
Saltburn is a technically impressive work demonstrating Fennell’s directorial talent and that she’s very much still a promising, young filmmaker. … read more
Film Review: Dream Scenario
Dream Scenario is a strange, cerebral and mesmerizing film that provides laughter, tension and a few solid scares wrapped up in a complex and creative package. … read more
Action Speaks Louder Than Words for John Woo
20 years after his film Paycheck, John Woo is back in America for the holiday-revenge thriller Silent Night, which notably includes no spoken dialogue. … read more
Film Review: Maestro
Maestro is an ambitious piece that doesn’t quite hit every note, yet it’s hard not to be transfixed by the melody. … read more
Film Review: Wish
Even in the age of both The Disney Channel and Disney+ coming right to your home, a new animated feature from the House of Mouse is always a bit of an event. … read more
Film Review: Napoleon
If you can ignore the nagging feeling that the film is once again bringing a level of romanticism to a monster, Napoleon is a sumptuous feast of sight and sound. … read more
Film Review: Next Goal Wins
Next Goal Wins is an enjoyable, offbeat sports comedy that could and should have been a lot better, though it’s not nearly as dreadful as its most vocal detractors would have you believe. … read more
Film Review: May December
May December is a thought-provoking and deeply affecting film that deftly balances tragedy with comedy and stands among the best work of all involved. … read more