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‘West Side Story’ Review: The Perfect Reintroduction of a Classic Musical

March 25, 2022March 27, 2022by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Some would ask what is the need for a new West Side Story, but Steven Spielberg does far more than provide the answer any skeptic would need.

Emerald Fennell's debut film is a bold interrogation of rape culture.

David Lynch's take on the traditionalized American love story is not short of his usual touch.

Melina Matsoukas's first feature film is a harsh, but frustratingly safe look at the means to survive on the run at the hands of police brutality.

As far back as any can remember, Martin Scorsese's 1990 classic remains every bit as seminal as ever.

November 10, 2019November 10, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

Martin Scorsese works with Netflix to release an audacious project unlike anything else he has directed prior.

Takashi Miike still entertains, even if in a milder form.

September 28, 2019September 29, 2019by Jaime Rebanal1 Comment

The Safdie brothers show another side to Adam Sandler that audiences would have never expected in this new crime thriller.

July 26, 2019August 17, 2019by Jaime RebanalLeave a Comment

J. C. Chandor's fourth feature may be a fluke for the director.

David Lynch's surreal neo-noir still remains one of his finest and most hypnotic films.