✯✯✯✯½ I have incredibly complicated feelings about Disney which is the nicest anyone should feel. They're the most monopolistic corporation in the history of media. They hold back progressive art through this monopoly while feinting towards progressive stances. They bought Fox only to destroy it and withdraw most of their films from the public. They're [...]
The Batman Review: A Classic Take on a Classic Character
✯✯✯✯✯ It's weird to say that the best strength of a blockbuster is that it doesn't do anything new but that's the case with Matt Reeves' The Batman. We've had years of a dark, gritty Batman in works ranging from The Dark Knight trilogy to the animated series. Reeves doesn't do anything more than pick [...]
‘Spencer’ TIFF Review: The Unseen Tragedy of a Beloved Figure
Pablo Larraín's latest film shows a different sort of tragedy within the royal family.
Last Night in Soho TIFF Review: Edgar Wright’s Beautifully Crafted London Love Letter Bites More Than It Can Chew
Edgar Wright's foray into horror is beautiful, but messy.
‘Promising Young Woman’ Review: A Complicated, if Well-Intentioned Tale of Revenge
Emerald Fennell's debut film is a bold interrogation of rape culture.
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Review: A Revised History Lesson from Aaron Sorkin
The newest film from Aaron Sorkin captures a revolutionary point in American history - but to what extent?
‘Come and See’ Review: Carrying The Burden of Survivor’s Guilt
The final film of Elem Klimov presents the war as if you were running from the apocalypse.
‘Extraction’ Review: A Pretty Setting Does Not Make an Exciting Action Movie
Despite all the inventive set pieces, this new Chris Hemsworth action venture fails to deliver.
‘Da 5 Bloods’ Review: A Potent, if Indulgent Affair from Spike Lee
Spike Lee's latest joint for Netflix hits hard, even amidst its misgivings.
‘The Tale of the Princess Kaguya’ Review: A Beautiful Fairy Tale Far Beyond Simply Modern Reinvention
Isao Takahata's final film is one of the all-time great cinematic swan songs.
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