Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is very human. Intimate and funny, bumpy and well intentioned, it still leaves us entertained, with an undeniable lump in our throats.
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Eleanor the Great
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s thrilling newest excites us, not just as remarkable entertainment, but also as a masterful piece of art.
Caught Stealing
August 27, 2025
There’s fun to be had in Darren Aronofsky’s caper-esque newest, but the real kick is watching Austin Butler, who proves in each and every scene, he is, indeed a star.
Eden
August 20, 2025
It’s a bit exhausting, watching Ron Howard’s look at a group of real life Utopia seekers, who settled in the Galapagos after World War One.
East of Wall
August 11, 2025
Heartbreaking yet uplifting, this hybrid docu/drama introduces us to a woman who is hard to forget.
Naked Gun
July 30, 2025
Superman
July 8, 2025
James Gunn’s re-boot isn’t always super, but man, it sure does get the franchise flying off to a pretty high start.
F1: The Movie
June 25, 2025
The racers may not always stick to the road, but this film about them sure commits to the formula. And. happily, the creative team working here makes it all feel as fresh as it is familiar.
The Phoenician Scheme
May 30, 2025
Wes Anderson has injected some pointed social commentary and a surprising dose of emotion into his signature style here. And while the results are intriguing, the mix doesn’t always fulfill the schematic.
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