There is an apparent reason why you didn’t see Jessica Chastain as a nominee for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards last weekend. Why her name also doesn’t appear in the list of nominees for this weekend’s Critics Choice Awards (for which I am a voter). Her latest film “Memory,” which debuted at the […]
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, is a haunting and gripping cinematic exploration of a dark chapter in American history. Based on David Grann’s nonfiction book of the same name, the film delves into the Osage Indian murders that occurred in the 1920s, a series of killings that unveiled a sinister web
“The Burial,” is a film that beckons us to reflect on the complexities of justice and human connections. Director Maggie Betts (Novitiate) turns what could have been ‘just another courtroom movie’ into an exciting, sometimes lighthearted, other times heartfelt drama. The film delves into the true story of Jeremiah O’Keefe, brought to life by the
Actor and comedian Randall Park (“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”) makes his cinematic directorial debut with a film reminiscent of early Woody Allen films. “Shortcomings,” which debuted at Sundance, stars Justin H. Min (“After Yang”) as a complicated man-child drafting his own specific set of problems. More sarcastic than laugh-out-loud funny, the film is adapted
Wes Anderson’s latest cinematic creation, “Asteroid City,” takes audiences on a whimsical and visually captivating journey unlike anything seen before. Known for his distinctive style and unique storytelling, Anderson once again delivers a movie filled with his trademark quirkiness, impeccable attention to detail, and a delightful ensemble cast. Set in a fictional 1950s town in
We have entered an era so saturated with superhero movies that now the potential success of these films is measured in cameos and crossovers. Multiverse superhero films have become a specific subgenre. Every comic book character must have one now; it’s all about outdoing the last one. “The Flash” might be the first superhero film
A generic poster, a rudimentary trailer, and a bland title suggest this latest crime thriller is a new version of something we have seen before. If you caught director Damián Szifron’s explosive film “Wild Tales,” you have an idea of his creative eccentricities. He applies those instincts here, turning left
As Michael B. Jordan steps into the director’s chair, the third installment of the “Creed” franchise gains emotional maturity. While Sylvester Stallone sits this one out, the 2023 secret weapon Jonathan Majors gives the film its credence. Do we need a third film about Adonis Creed going through life out of his father’s and Rocky’s
Her eyes say everything. When Evelyn (Julianne Moore), a social worker, looks into her patients’ eyes, she radiates a kind superiority that makes her feel good about the difference she tries to make. Rarely looking beyond what she first sees, Evelyn maintains a distance as she observes, reminding us that she will always be the
Golden Delicious is a charming story from Canadian director Jason Karman about self-discovery in the age of social media. The film follows high school senior Jake (Cardi Wong) as he navigates the complexities of identity, family pressure, and teenage romance. By challenging traditional expectations around masculinity, Golden Delicious provides an honest look at coming out/coming