Matthew Rhys and Juliet Rylance Excel in a More Focused Story

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Matthew Rhys and Juliet Rylance Excel in a More Focused Story

What is it that we can do to find justice in a world where corruption has consumed everything? There is a unique amalgamation of optimism and pessimism at the heart of the HBO series Perry Mason, which sets out to…

God’s Time | Film Threat

Any debut feature can ignite a filmmaker’s career while simultaneously clueing them in on what worked, what didn’t, and how to tackle future projects. Daniel Antebi’s first feature-length comedy, God’s Time, is creatively unbound. The writer-director’s consistency in intertwining a plethora…

Taylor Is A Powerhouse In Poignant Debut [Sundance]

Home Movie Reviews A Thousand And One Review: Taylor Is A Powerhouse In Poignant Debut [Sundance] It doesn’t nail everything it set out to accomplish, but A Thousand and One is a breathtaking character study of perseverance in Black motherhood.…

Proof Sheet | Film Threat

I’ve been saying this for a long time, but if you’re going to make a genre picture, you need to be a fan of that genre. In Richard Kilroy’s neo-noir Proof Sheet, the director/co-writer shows he understands all the noir elements.…

Heart & Humor Collide In Sunny Showbiz Parody [Sundance]

Home Movie Reviews Theater Camp Review: Heart & Humor Collide In Sunny Showbiz Parody [Sundance] Theater Camp won't be for everyone, but thespians and drama geeks will find themselves right at home, and even laymen may find more than a…

Christian Petzold’s Sensible Story of Unfulfilled Love

Home Movie Reviews 'Afire' Review: Lives Collide in Christian Petzold’s Sensible Story of Unfulfilled Love | Berlinale 2023 ‘Afire’ brings levity and tragedy to a story of unexpected encounters and the ultimate dangers of being alive. Few things are more…

Symptomatic | Film Threat

Writer-director Sonia Gumuchian’s short film, Symptomatic, takes us into the ins and outs of workplace sexual harassment and how the system is set up against the victim. After Dr. Mark Peyton’s (Drummond Macdougall) assistant abruptly quit, the dedicated Angie (Kate Williamson)…

‘The Plough’ Review: A Slow and Self-Centered Meditation on Shared Family Dreams

Home Movie Reviews 'The Plough' Review: A Slow and Self-Centered Meditation on Shared Family Dreams | Berlinale 2023 Philippe Garrel uses his personal story to craft a story that challenges the audience’s attention span. French cinema is populated by intimate…

Park’s Debut Aptly Mines Racial Politics For Humor [Sundance]

Home Movie Reviews Shortcomings Review: Park's Debut Aptly Mines Racial Politics For Humor [Sundance] Randall Park bets big in Shortcomings, casting the charming Justin H. Min as a charmless man-child, and the humor mostly hits the spot. Justin Min and…

Emily Atef’s Latest is a Sensual Yet Exhausting Misfire [Berlin]

At certain times in Emily Atef’s eponymous adaptation of Daniela Krien’s novel “Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything,” all one can hear is the irregular breathing of Maria (Marlene Burow). The molecules of oxygen leave the sprawling fields of rural…

Jim Gaffigan Reaches for the Stars in Exquisite Drama

This review was originally part of our coverage for the 2022 SXSW Film Festival. Everyone has their “own personal universe,” states Cameron Edwin (Jim Gaffigan), the host of an unpopular children’s science show that dreams of greater ambitions. Edwin’s father…

A Tough Watch, but Essential for Charlotte Rampling Fans

Home Movie Reviews 'Juniper' Review: A Tough Watch, but a Must-Watch For Charlotte Rampling Fans Charlotte Rampling gives an excellent performance in this story of regrets, unsaid words, and failed relationships. Image via Greenwich Entertainment There are some movies you…

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