Jeanne du Barry
Jeanne du Barry, the new film from Maiwenn, who both directed and stars in the title role, is a bit of a stunner, just in terms of the visuals. It [...]
Humane
Humane could have been another Purge, and seems somewhat inspired, if only a bit, by that franchise. That it is not, is a good thing. The film works toward different aims, and [...]
Boy Kills World
Boy Kills World is a pastiche of homages and genres, even forms. The film is packed with some stunning imagery, yet none of it is especially novel or clever. This [...]
Stress Positions
Imagine a 95-minute lecture, from someone who isn't quite as insightful as they believe themselves to be. A lecture which is a bit funny at times, occasionally gives you whiplash, [...]
Arcadian
Arcadian, a post-apocalyptic horror film, featuring Nicolas Cage in a (mostly) subdued role and performance, owes a lot to other films of this ilk. There are elements of M. Night [...]
The Old Oak
The Old Oak, the latest, and possibly the final film, from legendary director Ken Loach, is as vital, stirring, somber, and clear eyed as the rest of his work. Concentrating [...]
Scoop
Scoop, from director Philip Martin, seems to want to be She Said, but fails to spark anywhere near the level of excitement, interest, importance or gravity of that earlier film. While [...]
The Listener
The Listener, from director Steve Buscemi, is an unusual film in the sense that it has only one onscreen character, a woman calling herself “Beth” who works for an unnamed [...]
The Truth vs. Alex Jones
The Truth vs. Alex Jones, an HBO release, which debuted at South by Southwest on March 11, 2024, is the latest in a long line of strong HBO documentaries, including [...]
Dogman
The French director Luc Besson (Leon: The Professional, The Fifth Element) is one of the more idiosyncratic film makers working in mainstream movies. His latest work, Dogman, is another unusual [...]