In-depth film reviews, rated A through F, from someone who definitely thinks he knows more about movies than you.
Ryan Coogler delivers a bloody, soulful masterstroke of music-driven genre filmmaking with 'Sinners', a movie that erupts with passionate craft just as much as it surprises with its thematic depth.…
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…
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…
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…
Coralie Fargeat returns to the horror genre to deliver one of 2024's best films, 'The Substance'. With a remarkable return-to-form performance from Demi Moore, a chilling turn by Margaret Qualley,…
‘Blink Twice’ delivers an electrifying social thriller in the vein of the best of the century that’s not only hugely entertaining but also offers sharp commentary on the sacrifices women are…
A decidedly WTF venture for Hollywood’s most assured provocateur, Kinds of Kindness is a malevolent triptych that asks questions about the relationship between the human need for community and love…
In Luca Guadagnino’s 'Challengers,' the world of competitive tennis becomes a steamy love triangle, where obsession and passion clash in a song of ice and fire. Zendaya, Mike Faist, and…