Arts
Movie Review: The Beguiled
It takes The Beguiled a while to reveal its darker aspect, but when it does, we’re treated to a morbidly comedic thriller. … read more
Movie Review: It Comes At Night
It Comes at Night is a solid, tightly wound thriller that can’t help but find itself in the same post-apocalyptic pool as The Walking Dead—the deep end of that pool, anyway. … read more
Movie Review: Paris Can Wait
Eleanor Coppola’s narrative-film directorial debut, Paris Can Wait, is a stale jaunt through French terrain by way of a Peugeot convertible, exorbitant dinners and flat—mostly nonexistent—romance and comedy. … read more
Movie Review: The Lovers
The Lovers is a patient and disciplined study of modern love and marriage. The flick is also quietly hilarious and deeply, deeply human. … read more
Movie Review: Norman
There is nothing more pathetic or obnoxious in this world than a bullshit artist who claims to have everything at arm’s reach, but in reality, doesn’t have a pot to piss in. … read more
Movie Review: A Quiet Passion
For those whose appreciation of an artist is strengthened by learning about their humanity, go see A Quiet Passion this instant. … read more
Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Gunn revealed a storyline that only a small percentage of geeks were aware existed, and made it a household name. … read more
Movie Review: Free Fire
I’m ever in New York City, I can tell you right now that I wouldn’t be shocked to see tickets for free fire available in the heart of Times Square for a bloody good time. … read more
Movie Review: Frantz
Instead of dragging audiences through the filthy hell of World War I’s brutal trenches, François Ozon’s latest film quietly leads them through the aftermath of that historical conflict. … read more
Movie Review: Your Name
I will always struggle with the notion of turning an animated film into a live action one, and Your Name only serves to galvanize those feelings. It’s a sweeping love story filled with unexpected twists, a humbling meditation on the power of fate in our lives and, perhaps most importantly, a stellar piece of visual art. … read more