It takes a lot to surprise me, but gotta hand it to Yorgos Lanthimos. Maybe I didn’t always like what I was seeing happen in this trifecta of nastiness, but I surely do appreciate his masterful unpredictability.
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Kinds of Kindness
June 18, 2024The Bike Riders
June 18, 2024
Jeff Nichols’ film may cruise along on its familiarity, but a fine group of actors still rev things up.
Hit Man
June 4, 2024
I feel as if I’ve been keeping a surprise from you for a very long time. Because, for some crazy reason, this completely delicious treat, which played to raves at film festivals over a year ago, is just hitting theaters and Netflix. It’s been worth the wait.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
May 22, 2024
I’m all for origin stories that make sense intellectually, and this one does. But shouldn’t it make sense emotionally, too? Because for all the impressive parts in this chapter, it just doesn’t feel anywhere near as furiously awesome as its Fury Road predecessor.
The Fall Guy
May 1, 2024
This is a movie that loves action. And stunt people. And romantic comedies. This is a movie that just plain loves movies. And resistance, my friends, is futile.
Challengers
April 21, 2024
Scores major points for its sweaty style, but this tennis triangle could have won it all had we felt more was on the line.
Coup de Chance
April 3, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
March 20, 2024
Dune: Part Two
February 27, 2024
In his follow-up to the masterful first chapter, director Denis Villeneuve barrels through a complex story line to offer a visual feast, serving up one of the most jaw dropping cinematic events in years.
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