When Marnie Was There (2014) Review
Joan Gale Robinson, author of the well-known Teddy Robinson series of children’s books, also wrote a novel for young readers …
Articles for category: MOVIE REVIEWS
All About Lily Chou-Chou Review: Breathtaking Masterpiece
Juvenile delinquency has served as a frequent plot point in East Asian cinema. In fact, one of the greatest films …
Close (2023) Review: Devastatingly Brilliant
Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont’s Oscar-nominated film Close charts the emotional journey of two close friends, Léo and Rémi, and the …
Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) Review: A Spirited Adventure
The story of Peter Pan or, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up by J.M. Barrie has received countless adaptations over …
John Wick Chapter 4 (2023) Review: Gratifying Action Spectacle
John Wick: Chapter 4 is the latest installment in the wildly popular action franchise that has turned Keanu Reeves into …
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Review: Wild, Inventive Action Adventure
Director duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s multiple Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All At Once is an amusing, heartwarming sci-fi …
Aftersun (2022) Review: Enigmatic, Minimalist Drama
Charlotte Wells’ astute debut feature Aftersun (2022) rings with a rare authenticity in its flawless portrayal of dysfunctional characters. A …
Great Freedom (2022) Review: Love Amid Oppression
An unflinchingly crafted prison drama based on true events, Great Freedom centers around an ill-starred individual Hans (Franz Rogowski), who is …
Happening (2022) Review: Timely, Gripping Abortion Drama
French director Audrey Diwan’s sophomore film Happening, which won the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice Film Festival, is a …
Playground (2022): A Child’s Perspective On Bullying
A tender and poignant portrait of childhood, Playground is characterized by its exploration of universal but difficult questions while remaining …
Argentina, 1985 (2022) Review: Clarion Call Against Terror
Argentina, 1985, a Spanish courtroom drama directed by Santiago Mitre, depicts the country’s historic Trial of the Juntas, the first-ever …
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) Review: Metaphorical Study Of Isolation
The Banshees of Inisherin is a tough, challenging film to watch. Its pace is mellow and landscape stark. Set in an …
Will ‘The Last of Us’ Meet Expectations?
Joel and Ellie are two of gaming’s most iconic characters, venturing through tough and trying times as the world falls …
Avatar (2022) Review: Unimpressive Water World of Bleak Realism
The long-awaited sequel to James Cameron’s groundbreaking film Avatar arrived this weekend. The original film was an avalanche of color and …
Pinocchio (2022) Review: A Playfully Grim Critique Of Mussolini’s Regime
The latest outing from the Mexican master Guillermo Del Toro, titled Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022) is a creative adaptation of …