In Mickey 17, director Bong Joon-ho returns to the big screen with a sci-fi satire that combines biting social commentary with a hefty dose of dark humor. This film, a follow-up to his Academy Award-winning Parasite, is far from the subtle, intricately layered critique of class dynamics that won hearts and Oscars in 2020. Instead,… Continue reading Mickey 17: Robert Pattinson delivers a double dose of dysfunction in Bong Joon-ho’s darkly humorous Sci-Fi satire
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-anticipated sequel to his 1988 cult classic, lands with all the macabre flair you’d expect from the director. While the film doesn’t quite capture the lightning-in-a-bottle energy of the original, it’s still a gleefully twisted ride that manages to stay true to its roots while offering up some fresh, if… Continue reading Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: a spirited return to Tim Burton’s gothic playground
In Starve Acre, director Daniel Kokotajlo delivers a haunting, slow-burning folk horror adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley’s novel. Set in 1970s Yorkshire, the film stars Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark as a grieving couple whose lives unravel as they encounter ancient, malevolent forces lurking beneath their home. Despite its strong performances and eerie atmosphere, Starve… Continue reading Starve Acre: a brooding dive into folk-horror with atmospheric weight, but lacking in scares
Writer: Yorgos LanthimosDirector: Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis FilippouCast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hunter Schafer Yorgos Lanthimos’s second film in the space of less than a year, ushers you into a labyrinth of moral quandaries and psychological minefields, further solidifying his reputation for creating films that are not just seen, but experienced on… Continue reading Kinds of Kindness: dark fables and moral quandaries in Lanthimos’ latest
Writer: Jeff Nichols, based on The Bikeriders by Danny LyonDirector: Jeff NicholsCast: Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist If you’re on the lookout for a riveting movie that delves into the camaraderie, struggles, and thrills of motorcycle club life, then Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” might just be the film you’ve been waiting… Continue reading The Bikeriders: Jeff Nichols’ Electrifying Journey into the Heart of Biker Culture
Writer: Alice RohrwacherDirector: Alice RohrwacherCast: Josh O’Connor, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Alba Rohrwacher La Chimera, directed by Alice Rohrwacher, is a poetic dive into the transformative power of art and human connection. This film, which artfully blends reality with a sense of the ethereal, manages to captivate the viewers from its very first frame. Rohrwacher,… Continue reading La Chimera: exploring mystical realities
Writer: Julio TorresDirector: Julio TorresCast: Tilda Swinton, Julio Torres, RZA, Greta Lee Julio Torres makes a stellar debut as a writer, director and star in “Problemista,” a uniquely funny, delightfully whimsical, and smart odyssey through art, connection and perseverance. Best known for creating the TV show “Los Espookys,” Torres now takes on the big screen,… Continue reading Problemista: Julio Torres crafts a whimsical and heartfelt cinematic debut
“Despicable Me 4” continues the animated adventures of Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) and his quirky family, set in the delightfully absurd world of supervillains and their day-to-day lives. Directed by Chris Renaud, this latest installment in the franchise tries to juggle multiple storylines, resulting in a mixed bag of comedic highs and narrative lows.… Continue reading Despicable Me 4: a chaotic symphony of laughter and good fun
We’ve come to expect intricate, creepy thrillers from M. Night Shyamalan so it’s no surprise that his daughters directorial debut follows in the same footsteps, almost. The Watchers follows Mina, an artist living estranged from her hometown America in Ireland, who gets lost in the woods and finds herself enslaved by the watchers; a swarm… Continue reading The Watchers: directorial debut from Ishana Night Shyamalan gets lost in the woods of folklore
“Tennis is a relationship,” says Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) in director Luca Guadagnino’s new film Challengers. However, this relationship is not simply between the game and the player. Rather the heart of tennis, and perhaps of all competition, is a three-way relationship between two contestants and a third person. Their presence, and observation, is what gives… Continue reading Challengers: Luca Guadagnino’s tennis film reviewed by an expert in the psychology of competition
