A review of writer and director Martin McDonagh’s films and style.
Commander Shipp’s New-ish Scoring System and Other Thoughts on Reviewing Movies
Because picking numbers or stars is so 2023…
Drive-Away Dolls review: A Hilarious Lesbian Romp
While there are a few Coen trademark touches that don’t land well in this solo outing by Ethan, two rising stars in Qualley and Viswanathan make a great duo and generate plenty of laughs in this short screwball travel story.
Madame Web review: Sony’s Latest Misfire
Web isn’t nearly as offensive to the cinematic process as say a Jonah Hex (2010) or even Sony’s own Morbius (2022), but its impressive levels of apathy and mediocrity would make December’s Aquaman sequel blush in embarrassment.
How I Learned to Love “Star Trek” as a Lifelong Trekkie
Our very own staff writer, Mark Gilman, explores the ups, downs, and subspaces in between of a lifelong journey in Stark Trek Fandom through this poignant and wholesome retrospective.
Dune Part Two review: A Masterpiece Among Scifi Greats
Denis Villeneuve’s carefully crafted sequel ups the ante as Timothée Chalamet’s performance as Paul Atreides wrestles with his destiny and sets the stage for further exploration within the Dune universe.
Argylle… Is It Worth Your While?
A spy action comedy about a writer, Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard), who is writing the next installment in her best selling Argylle book series. The series has given Elly quite the reputation as the books also seem to link…
The Taste of Things review: A Tender Exploration of Longing
Trần Anh Hùng crafts an incredibly intimate journey across French cuisines through the eyes of characters portrayed by former, real-life partners Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel in a romantic drama you won’t soon forget.
Lisa Frankenstein review: Promising Debut for Zelda Williams
While it doesn’t hit on every mark, Frankenstein channels all the fun of 1980s teenage quasi-horror and supernatural cult hits with a modern, raunchy approach.
Godzilla Minus One / Minus Color review: More of the Same Goodness
How was the re-release of Toho Studio’s latest Godzilla flick in black and white? In a single word… Skreeoooonk