“Do nothing. Stay and fight. Leave.” Women…talking. The phrase isn’t the most capturing title as it evokes imagery of a movie suggesting just that—talking. But as Women Talking opens, we’re presented with anything but droll conversations, or boredom. The feeling is uneasy as you know something horrific has happened among the people in this seemingly … Continue reading REVIEW: WOMEN TALKING (2022)
“This dream you're chasing, where you end up at the top of the mountain, all eyes on you... it's the dream you never wake up from.” The magic that is Jordan Peele is one in-a-million. The comedian turned visionary horror director, with his two previous films Get Out and Us, has shown that he is … Continue reading REVIEW: NOPE (2022)
“That's a story, Kitty. I'm looking for facts.” This period piece doesn’t open with your usual sweeping shots over vast scenery. Director Sebastián Lelio (A Fantastic Woman) opens The Wonder on a soundstage—a house not far in the distance. We hear a woman’s voice tell us “the people you are about to meet, the characters, … Continue reading REVIEW: THE WONDER (2022)
“It's a whodunit. You've seen one, you've seen 'em all!” In my opinion, nothing truly hits better than an Agatha Christie murder mystery. The endless twists and turns. The constant wave of finger pointing. The thrills as you read, or watch, her works are endless. And if you’ve been able to experience that, count yourself … Continue reading REVIEW: SEE HOW THEY RUN (2022)
“All they ask of us is to stay here. Where it's safe.” As we step into the world that is Olivia Wilde’s newest directorial piece, Don’t Worry Darling, we are transported to a town called Victory, and oh what a blissful place it is. It’s the early 60s as a group of young couples occupy … Continue reading REVIEW: DON’T WORRY DARLING (2022)
“If it gets dark now, you just ride it.” I’ve always believed that there’s a story in each of us that needs to be told. We are all somewhat interesting in our own different ways—some more than others. So when I have the chance to see a movie that feels like a story about something … Continue reading REVIEW: CAUSEWAY (2022)
“Just be who you are, Selena.” All Disney princesses get their fairytale ending. But before those princesses can receive this glorious ending, they usually have to go through hell to get there. In the process of Selena Gomez’s claim to fame, her time in the spotlight has been less than ideal. While on the front … Continue reading REVIEW: SELENA: MY MIND & ME (2022)
“It is always the question that involves the listener, never the answer.” For those who have had the privilege of taking in an orchestra performance, there’s something truly unforgettable about it. You’re seated, usually in a place where the acoustics are so immersive that they completely help to transport you. The music takes you out … Continue reading REVIEW: TÁR (2022)
“Why?” “They didn’t stop me.” The lucrative world of true crime is not lost on the movie industry, and it show with the release of this year’s thriller, The Good Nurse. Not only a film playing with such a popular genre, it was also able to acquire the likes of both Jessica Chastain and Eddie … Continue reading REVIEW: THE GOOD NURSE (2022)
“You have to be brave now. For those who didn’t make it. For us all.” Director Edward Berger wastes no time plunging his audiences into the terrors of war in All Quiet on the Western Front. The use of heavy-handed imagery of a young fox suckling at his mother’s teat—a calm presence of nature—only to … Continue reading REVIEW: ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (2022)
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