Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is an audacious vision, a film that unapologetically revels in its ambition, leaving little room for middle ground. It is either a triumph of cinematic exploration or an indulgent misstep, depending on how deeply you’re willing to engage with its dense layers. One thing is clear—this movie is not for the […]
Noah Baumbach’s films are often weightless, filled with quirks and eccentricities of characters similar to himself. From The Squid and the Whale to Mistress America, his scripts are as intriguing in the moment as they are forgettable after the fact. Baumbach might be Netflix’s golden charm as he persistently delivers middle ground comedic drama’s that
Most of us already know the rise and fall story of world-renowned cyclist and celebrity Lance Armstrong. Arguably too soon to dive into a feature film exploring the seven-time Tour de France winner’s doping scandal. Oscar-nominated director Stephan Frears (The Queen, Philomena) uses a straightforward approach to dissecting the athlete from the point of view
When Jon Favreau, director of the first two Iron Man films, stepped out at SXSW to open the festival with his admittedly smaller new film Chef, he said this might not be a film for everyone, but that he was so glad independent film was alive and well. The cast Favreau has assembled for a
Arguably, the directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, Quartet (not to be confused with A Late Quartet) is yet another film in the variety pool of cinema that is about and geared towards the over-60 crowd. Ever since finishing her wonderful and unforgettable role in the Harry Potter series, Oscar winner Maggie Smith is on a
