
“Whisper of the Heart” Review: Magic in the Everyday
In this grounded coming-of-age animated romance, Yoshifumi Kondo creates a reality as magical as Ghibili’s other fantastical works.

“Juror #2” Review: Clint’s Critical Eye is as Sharp as Ever
In Eastwood’s latest, Nicholas Hoult has to lie his way through a seemingly impenetrable system.

“Mikey and Nicky” Review: Comedy in the Chaotic Chemistry
A first time viewing of Elaine May’s Mikey and Nicky offers a hilarious and emotional look into a slice of two criminal’s eventful reunion.

“Autumn Sonata” Review: The Warm Interrogation of a Cold Relationship
Cinema’s iconic Bergman’s finally collaborate in a painful look at one of life’s should-be loving relationships.

Didi Review: Elevated Coming-of-Age
Sean Wang replicates the pain, humor, and confusing feelings of childhood within every viewer of this competently made, sophisticated drama.

“Evil Does Not Exist” Review: Deceptively Nuanced
With its contemplative pace, Evil Does Not Exist provides audiences a visually “simple” film with untraceable depth.

“The Bear” Season 3: Too Much Time in The Oven
The Bear’s third season overstays its welcome despite its delicious presentation.

Annihilation Review: Mutating Reputation
Annihilation favors thematic intrigue and sci-fi horror over a consistent script or visuals.

“A.I. Artificial Intelligence” Review: Twisted Intrigue
Spielberg’s A.I. is as interesting as it is disturbing to discuss, leaving this viewer as obsessed as the film’s lead.

“Sunshine” Movie Review: The Brightest Stars Still Blind
While maintaining an interesting story with similarly ambitious themes, Danny Boyles Sunshine at times proves the inevitability of human error.

“The Bear’s” Visually Stunning Season 3 Premiere
The Bear continues to impress by telling an effective season opener primarily through its stunning visuals.

“Thief” Review: Mann’s Masterful Directorial Debut
Micheal Mann helps establish a Neo-Noir canon as early as his impressive directorial debut.

An Uncanny Return To The Prequel Trilogy
Coming back to the prequels, I found myself lost in a sea of innovative imagination, and crazed surreality.

“A Star is Born” Review: A Safe Performance
Bradley Cooper brings the timeless tragedy to the modern day in his latest, safest iteration of the story.

“Challengers” Review: The Strengths of Visual Storytelling
Luca Guadagnino demonstrates mastery of the medium in his recent romance gone rabid.

“Panic Room” Review: Contained Thrills
Despite its small scope, Fincher still excites audiences in his one-location thriller.

“Treasure Planet” Review: No Hidden Gem
Treasure Planet attempts to take off, but proves itself an adventure for the feint-of-heart.

“Tenet” Review: Sit Back and Enjoy the Spectacle
Nolan indulges in his greatest strengths and weaknesses as a filmmaker in this no holds barred spy thriller.

David Fincher’s “The Game:” How to Massacre a Message

“A Ghost Story,” The “Fake-Deep” Phenomenon, and the Impossible Subjectivity of Film Criticism
Entering A Ghost Story, reviews and friend’s suggestions had me surprised when I found myself bored at what was supposedly a gut-wrenching film. I wanted to find out why.