After some reported nips and tucks, Antoine Fuqua’s bio pic of The King of Pop feels like an attempt to balance fan service with an understanding of a serious artist.
Michael
April 21, 2026I Swear
April 19, 2026
This biography, ostensibly about one man’s sad journey with Tourette’s Syndrome, is also very much about enlightenment and compassion. And it just about wrecked me.
Heads or Tails
April 9, 2026
And now for something completely different.
A spaghetti western with a surreal spin, this great looking, ambitious whirl may not be a sure bet, but it is worth taking a chance on.
Project Hail Mary
March 10, 2026
The Bride
March 5, 2026
You can’t help but be impressed by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s take on this classic horror story. It’s audacious, ferocious, has terrific performances and a throbbing feminist heart. I just wish it had been stitched together a bit more judiciously.
Wuthering Heights
February 10, 2026
With this oh so vivid interpretation of Emily Bronte’s romantic classic, Emerald Fennell secures her place as one of the most audacious, undeniable filmmakers working today.
H is for Hawk
January 20, 2026
This well-intentioned story of grief only takes flight during one key scene. But what a scene that is!
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December 23, 2025
This may not be the happy-go-lucky Neil Diamond salute you might be hoping for, but this musical drama does hit a few real high notes.
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