Continue reading →A slow and thematically dense drama about forgiving, forgetting, and remembering, backed by a decent ensemble performance.
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Captain Marvel (2019)
Continue reading →One of Marvel’s weaker efforts to date—it is neither consistently compelling nor has the gravitas of a solidly-mounted studio movie, though it should at least mildly please fans.
At Eternity’s Gate (2018)
Continue reading →Schnabel’s latest is about capturing the psychological essence of Van Gogh’s ingenuity/insanity – it may take a while to get into some kind of momentum, but Willem Dafoe’s fascinating performance helps it through its less than invigorating portions.
Rachel Getting Married (2008)
A return to form of sorts for Jonathan Demme, who directs one of Anne Hathaway’s finest performances.
Something Wild (1986)
Rocking, grooving fun in this unpredictable and offbeat picture that impresses in its seamless shifts in tone and great chemistry between the two leads.
Silence of the Lambs, The (1991)
Continue reading →Jonathan Demme’s finest two hours is also one of the greatest films to emerge from the ‘90s.
Free Solo (2018)
Continue reading →An excellent documentary on world-renowned rock climber Alex Honnold, detailing what could be the most mind-blowing feat in modern human history—his ambition and determination to climb a 300-storey high natural rock wall… with no safety rope.
Vox Lux (2018)
Rightfully flashy and stylistic, this Natalie Portman acting vehicle ultimately feels uneven and disorientating.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Continue reading →Dazzling with bold and eclectic visuals, but its high-concept while expanding the possibilities of the superhero genre still falls back to conventional narrative beats and stock villainous characters.
Thief (1981)
Continue reading →Mann’s debut feature is a slick and assured crime-thriller that would bear the hallmarks of some of his finest works.
Eternality Tan 