Charlie Kaufman
Film Review: The Surfer
The Surfer is like catching a small wave that looks promising at first — enough to keep you upright and coasting, but it fizzles out before it ever crests. … read more
The Top 11 Films of 2024
As 2024 draws its final breaths, here is my annual list of the year’s top films, submitted for your approval with your personal favorite deliberately omitted. … read more
Film Review: A Different Man
A Different Man is an absorbing and interesting film that didn’t completely satisfy me, losing its way in the final section as it tries for too much without a clear idea of why it’s doing so. … read more
Film Review: Tuesday
Tuesday is certainly not going to be for everyone, and it’s a movie that leaves its audience with a lot to take in and ponder. … read more
Film Review: Orion and the Dark
Ultimately, Orion and the Dark is a fine movie with some great moments but suffers from playing it too safe—ironic for a story about facing your fears. … read more
Film Review: I’m Thinking of Ending Things
I’m Thinking of Ending Things is a spellbinding film that ranks among Kaufman’s best work, a triumph of atmosphere and unsettling tension and loneliness. … read more
