Review: The Rise of Jordan Peterson
“The Rise of Jordan Peterson” follows the trajectory of the titular public thinker — either a champion of individual freedom or the herald of a new fascism, depending on whom you ask.
Review: Uncut Gems
"Uncut Gems" will change your mind about Adam Sandler.
Berlinale Film Festival: The Miracle of the Sargasso Sea
Even for those of us who prefer arty, melancholy movies, “The Miracle of the Sargasso Sea” doesn’t offer much.
Review: Come to Daddy
Like most good horror films, “Come to Daddy” is thematically rich enough to offer more than mere spectacle.
Review: The Balloon
Shot cleanly and minimalistically, “The Balloon” offers a clear-eyed look at the hidden costs of Japan’s rapid transformation from a walled-off kingdom to a capitalist wonderland.
Review: Under the Silver Lake
An hour in, you’ll find yourself constructing your own improbable theories about what’s really going on.
Review: After Midnight
“After Midnight” is amateurish horror, neither impressive nor offensive. At least there were no dolls or exorcisms.
Review: I Lost My Body
An 81-minute film can only contain so much dewy-eyed tragedy before it threatens to burst at the seams. Is there such a thing as an excess of charm?
Review: What Did Jack Do?
“What Did Jack Do?” is what you get from a director of limitless talent working on a very limited budget: an uncanny, unhinged, hilarious trifle. Not to be taken seriously, but not easily forgotten, either.
Review: Mishima – A Life in Four Chapters
Newly released in 4k definition, “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters” is a passionate and challenging film that defies our expectations of the “great man” biopic.
