Dreams
Mexican director Michel Franco has been making feature-length films for over fifteen years. For the most part, his work has … Continue reading Dreams
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Materialists
Check me in with the crowd that was blown over by Celine Song’s first full-length feature, Past Lives (2023)—a deceptively … Continue reading Materialists
Superman (2025)
I wasn’t all that keen on the existence of a new Superman film. Between Smallville, Lois & Clark, Superman Returns … Continue reading Superman (2025)
The Instigators
Co-written by Casey Affleck and starring Matt Damon (along with Casey) and produced by Damon and Ben Affleck, and set … Continue reading The Instigators
Faye
The first indication of potential trouble regarding HBO’s documentary on the legendary actress Faye Dunaway (simply titled Faye) was something … Continue reading Faye
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
When Eddie Murphy bounced back after a long dry season of nothing memorable with Dolemite is My Name, my hopes … Continue reading Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Robert Towne
It is not even a slight overstatement to say that Robert Towne is one of the handful or greatest screenwriters … Continue reading Robert Towne
The Harder They Fall (1956)
It had been many, many years since I had first seen Humphrey Bogart’s cinematic swan song, The Harder They Fall; just … Continue reading The Harder They Fall (1956)
The Bikeriders
Leave it to Director Jeff Nichols (the man behind Take Shelter, Mud, Loving, and Midnight Special) to upset your expectations … Continue reading The Bikeriders
Godzilla Minus One
It’s the question I’ve been asking myself since Godzilla starring Matthew Broderick (and directed by the Independence Day guy) was … Continue reading Godzilla Minus One
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