Category: Reviews
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I, Daniel Blake – Review (Cannes Film Festival)
Ken Loach has always been a political filmmaker, but it’s been a long time since he’s made a film that has felt quite so current, urgent and angry as I, Daniel Blake. Read More >
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Money Monster – Review
Aside from being consistently thrilling and surprisingly humorous at times, Money Monster provides a timely message about the risk of getting involved with Wall Street. Read More >
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Café Society – Review (Cannes Film Festival)
Café Society, starring an utterly captivating Kristen Stewart, is, from the very outset, one of Woody Allen’s most visually interesting films. Read More >
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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6, Episode 3 – Review
SPOILER WARNING: If you have not watched Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 3: “Oathbreaker,” do not read on. Jon Snow’s return from the dead is an extraordinary event, especially because it happened in the unforgiving world of Game of Thrones. As he gasps for air in a shocked, manic state, Davos looks at the… Read More >
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A Hologram for the King – Review
Tom Hanks is like catnip for movie lovers. You could bottle him, brand him, and sell him to us for a high price, for the star’s earnest expressions and musical delivery lifts his portrayal of the everyman to such heights, we can’t help but feel empowered by the fact that, yes, this guy is one… Read More >
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Florence Foster Jenkins – Review
Just like one of Florence Foster Jenkins’ performances, there is a deep, profound sense of sadness to this piece, which compliments the laughter. Read More >
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Game of Thrones Season 6: “Home” Review
“Home” proved to be the most shocking, action-packed and cathartic piece of television i’ve seen in a long time. Playing out like a Game of Thrones season finale, “Home” answered several questions that fans have been theorizing all year. No one expected it to actually happen, but Mellsiandre resurrects Jon from the dead after Davos… Read More >
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Mother’s Day – Review
Mother’s Day is bland, bloated, predictable, forgettable, stupid, offensive, and entirely unnecessary. In short, just stay home and watch Love Actually. Read More >
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I Saw the Light – Review
I Saw the Light simply needs a focus, moving between an array of themes and never quite feeling like we have substantially covered any of them. Read More >
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Mustang – Review
Mustang is a pointed study of culture and religion, and how preserving traditionalism can be at odds with a progressive contemporary society. Read More >
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