Nightbitch Starring: Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy Director: Marielle Heller Rated R Running Time 98 Minutes Grade C+ If you saw the 2018 film “Tully,” you have a reference point for where “Nightbitch,” based on the book by Rachel Yoder, is headed. The biggest difference between the two honest films about the hardships of modern-day motherhood […]
In The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet, architecture is not merely a backdrop but the scaffolding of the narrative—a haunting testament to both creative ambition and personal disintegration. Corbet, who made a name with Vox Lux and The Childhood of a Leader, delves into the story of László Toth (played with raw intensity by Adrien
Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut, The Piano Lesson, adapts August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play into a deeply evocative film that reverberates with the weight of family legacy, grief, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Pittsburgh, the film cleverly captures the essence of a Black family’s struggle over an heirloom piano, whose carved surfaces tell the
Don’t Move Starring: Kelsey Asbille, Finn Whittrock, Directors: Brian Netto, Adam Schindler Rated R Running Time 92 min Grade C Unlike the ingenuity of last week’s thriller about a man preying on women, this week’s new film about a man preying on women gets caught in its own devices. “Don’t Move” is a new suspense
Norita is a somber testament to the quiet ferocity of a movement built on mother’s love. Co-directed by Jayson McNamara, Norita delves into the life of Nora Cortiñas, a founding member of Argentina’s Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, whose son’s disappearance under a brutal military junta ignited a decades-long fight for justice. McNamara, an Australian
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In Conclave, director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front, Jack) presents a tightly wound political thriller that feels both timeless and contemporary. Adapted from Robert Harris’s best-selling novel, the film immerses us in the secretive and insular world of the Vatican’s most powerful body—the Sacred College of Cardinals, tasked with choosing the next
SMILE 2 (R) Dir. Parker Finn A robustly tense – and chillingly scary – SMILE sequel that surpasses the original with the ‘arrival’ of Naomi Scott and a disturbing look at grief, fame, addiction, and redemption for the Gen Z crowd. Grade (4.0/5.0) A short film concept – forced and unsetting smiles as the
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, Pete Holmes, Nicolette Robinson Director: Anna Kendrick Rated R Running Time 95 minutes Grade B Actress Anna Kendrick is usually associated with light-hearted projects like the “Pitch Perfect” series or romantic comedies similar to “Mr. Right.” She makes her directorial debut behind the camera with a chilling true
Disclaimer Starring: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lesley Manville, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Director: Alfonso Cuarón Rated R/MA Running Time: 7 episodes Grade A It’s the second time in 2024 that a mini-series has not only been the better option over a feature film but also one of the best new releases of the year.
JOKER: FOLIE Á DEUX (R) Dir. Todd Phillips Bewildered sequel fails to feel bothered despite a bewitching Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, a bigger budget, and a sensational soundtrack… Grade (2.0/5.0) Sometimes, an idea for a movie – even with the best of artistic design and intentions – just should not be made. A case