James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown ambitiously tackles the transformative years of Bob Dylan’s career, focusing on his rise as a folk icon and the controversy surrounding his 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance. With Timothée Chalamet delivering a charismatic yet enigmatic ...
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It’s been a decade since the last time we got a theatrical release set in the world of Middle-earth in the form of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. You’d think that if they were to ever release another ...
In his directorial debut, Kyle Mooney helms Y2K, a disaster comedy horror film that fuses turn-of-the-century paranoia with a biting sense of humor and a healthy dose of carnage. Co-written by Mooney and Evan Winter, the film leans heavily on ...
The third entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, delivers an exhilarating and emotionally charged adventure that surpasses its predecessors in scope, character depth, and sheer entertainment value. Directed by Jeff Fowler and written by ...
Sean Baker returns to the director’s chair with Anora, a comedy-drama that delves into the clash of cultures, socioeconomic divides, and human frailty with his trademark rawness and empathy. Powered by Mikey Madison’s stellar lead performance, the film tackles its ambitious ...
Tim Mielants’ Small Things Like These, an adaptation of Claire Keegan’s acclaimed 2021 novel, is a restrained yet profoundly moving historical drama that unflinchingly examines the dark legacy of Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries. Led by a quietly stunning performance from Cillian ...
Paul Schrader’s Oh, Canada stands as a poignant rumination on truth, legacy, and the complexities of self-mythologizing. Adapted from Russell Banks’ 2021 novel Foregone, the film reunites Schrader with Richard Gere, delivering a stark and unflinching portrait of a man ...
Few action thrillers manage to balance high-stakes tension with genuine character development, but Jaume Collet-Serra‘s Carry-On delivers on both fronts. From its opening moments, the narrative plunges viewers into a nerve-wracking scenario that unfolds with relentless urgency. Anchored by a stellar performance ...
Superhero films often carry the weight of introducing audiences to complex characters while balancing spectacle with meaningful storytelling. Sony’s Kraven the Hunter, the sixth installment in the Spider-Man Universe (SSU), attempts to delve into the psyche of Sergei Kravinoff, exploring ...
Luca Guadagnino‘s Queer attempts to translate the complex layers of William S. Burroughs‘ 1985 novella into a visually striking period romantic drama. The film immerses us in 1950s Mexico City, a time and place alive with color and chaos, yet ...
In the short film “Sister Wives” Director/Star Louisa Connolly-Burnham plays Kaidence, the wife of a polygamous husband (Mormon) who must welcome a new wife, 19-year-old Galilee, into her home. Mia McKenna-Bruce plays Galilee. This is actually streaming on Channel 14, which, I ...
Good One is a compelling directorial debut from India Donaldson that delves into the intricacies of family dynamics, personal growth, and the unspoken tensions that often linger in shared silences. With an intimate setting, a minimalist narrative approach, and deeply ...