Arts
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: Nr. 10
Nr. 10 understands what it means to be a sci-fi film, even if it has some trouble connecting the dots. … 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: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is yet another endlessly entertaining watch as well as a satisfying showcase of quality genre filmmaking. … 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: Pivot Pals
Despite the apparent commentary on things like masculinity and grief, Pivot Pals’ ending message is a familiar one of kindness and friendship. … 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
Content Shifter: 6 Craptacular Christmas Movies
Here are six of the most hilarious holiday abominations ever committed to film—dare you to stream any of them to completion over your Christmas break. … read more
Film Review: Low Life
Low Life fell short of its lofty aspirations, too heavy for a horror movie and too cheesy to be a drama, dragging on forever, and killing the building tension. … 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: Aftersun
Behind the soft cinematography and melancholic pace of Aftersun—director Charlotte Wells’ feature debut—is a heart wrenching tale of a father-daughter vacation. … read more
