In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
Brady Corbet’s 'The Brutalist' is a towering accomplishment, a profound exploration of the conversation and conflict between art and capitalism, elevated by outstanding performances and technical elements that bolster this…
'A Complete Unknown' refuses to mythologize Dylan, instead embracing the contradictions that define him. With Timothée Chalamet’s layered performance and James Mangold’s sharp direction, the film captures an artist in…
Kyle Mooney's 'Y2K' offers an intriguing-enough - if ridiculous - premise and moments of charm but falters under the weight of its undercooked plot and uneven comedic execution. Despite some…
With Nosferatu, Robert Eggers conjures a gothic horror that feels both timeless and daringly fresh. A masterful blend of craft, performance, and atmosphere, it’s a haunting reimagining that lingers like…
As empty and cold as the depths of the sea, 'Moana 2' is a cynically made sequel that lacks a heartbeat and memorable music. It’s Walt Disney Animation Studios’ worst…
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II is a beast of an audio-visual experience, best taken in on the biggest IMAX screen you can find. But its convoluted plotting and mimicry of its…
Mikey Madison rules the screen as a Brooklyn stripper who falls for the wealthy son of a Russian oligarch and the fallout their entanglement entails in the truly alive 'Anora'.…
Led by a masterful turn from the always-reliable Ralph Fiennes, 'Conclave' is a crackling actors' showcase forging standout production elements with a best-of-year script. There’s a cool irony to the…
Despite featuring some truly grade-A kills, solid jump scares, and an electrifying scream queen in Naomi Scott, 'Smile 2' can’t quite manage to land this possessed plane without cheating—leaving this…
'Terrifier 3' combines malicious, vaudeville goofball humor with line-crossing brutality, frequency dancing across the line of what is thought to be acceptable with all the gory good humor of a…