The horror movie ‘Evil Dead Rise’ explores the theme of motherhood through the demonic possession of Ellie, a mother who turns into the antithesis of a nurturing character.
‘Showing Up’ Exposes the Reality of an Artist’s Everyday Life
Kelly Reichardt’s ‘Showing Up’ presents the complex life of an artist through a subtle and humorous narrative.
‘Murder Mystery 2’ Fails to Justify Its Existence as a Sequel
The prophetic Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston sequel is another light-hearted release that is unmemorable in the long career of rom-coms from both actors.
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Delivers Stunning and Violent Cinematic Spectacle
Director Chad Stehelski alongside Keanu Reeves deliver another captivating and action-driven narrative to the John Wick series.
Family Dynamic in ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Proves Superhero Films Are Here to Stay
New Shazam sequel presents two storylines that differ in family values, but with similar goals of saving their respective people.
‘Boston Strangler’ Celebrates Quality Journalism Through Crime Narrative
‘Boston Strangler,’ which will be released on March 17, was not written to be a serial killer movie but to celebrate good journalism.
Charlie Kaufman’s Short Film ‘Jackals & Fireflies’ Falls To Unvaried and Strained Poetry
The short film, created on a Samsung phone, shows a woman’s overarching feeling of gloom and claustrophobia in her repetitive day-to-day life.
‘Saint Omer’ Touches on Motherhood’s Complicated Nature
Inspired by a real-life court case, Saint Omer highlights the emotional reaction that an expectant mother has to a complex courtroom drama.
Skolimowski’s ‘EO’ Questions Humans’ Coexistence With Animals
The Oscar-nominated film excerpts from the tragic life of a donkey that faces the reality of human caretaking.
‘Pamela, a Love Story’ Offers Unique Glimpse Into Anderson’s Story, but Lacks Closure
Anderson shares intimate details through interviews in the Netflix docuseries, but mostly is unable to explain her past beyond the surface level.