Arts
Film Review: Elemental
Elemental isn’t reinventing the wheel, though it does stand out by being Pixar’s first straight-up romantic comedy. … read more
Film Review: The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
The political commentary in The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster takes a backseat to Atsu-Swanzy’s terrifying, stridulous moans and looming, monstrous presence. … read more
Film Review: Sanctuary
If you’re looking to escape the familiar trappings of recycled blockbusters, the darkly comic psychological thriller Sanctuary is a great place to hide out. … read more
Film Review: Egghead & Twinkie
Egghead & Twinkie is a low-budget comedy that wears its heart and influences on its sleeve, and it’s sure to resonate deeply with its target audience. … read more
Film Review: The Starling Girl
The Starling Girl fits right in with the growing collection of traditional Christian anecdotes of religious trauma. … read more
Film Review: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
While we are definitely reaching a point where multiverse movies are becoming too common, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is easily among the best of them. … read more
Film Review: Influencer
Influencer was a surprise. The emotions in the first 15 minutes are worlds away from those in the last. … read more
Film Review: The Little Mermaid
While it does manage to be an enjoyable and visually sumptuous summer blockbuster, The Little Mermaid isn’t new or great enough to be a new Disney classic. … read more
Film Review: Master Gardener
While Master Gardener plants strong seeds, what grows is undernourished and never quite as beautiful or impactful as you want it to be. … read more
Film Review: Carmen
Benjamin Millipied’s Carmen is one operatic performance that simply hits too many sour notes to endure. … read more