Berlinale 2023: Perpetrator
It’s purposeful tonal whiplash makes Perpetrator a niche horror film that only a select few will appreciate.
Sundance 2023: Magazine Dreams
Magazine Dreams might be far from a perfect film, but this is an overall memorable outing that sees Jonathan Majors continue to define himself on screen as one of the best.
Sundance 2023: The Eternal Memory
While haunting and heartbreaking, The Eternal Memory also holds the power and promise of love close with the final message being more about what one gains from human connection rather than what one loses due to a disease.
Berlinale 2023: Orlando, My Political Biography
Orlando, My Political Biography is an anti-capitalist, anti-patriarchal, non-binary, colorful ode to Woolf’s book and life.
Berlinale 2023: BlackBerry
BlackBerry loses some steam and falls prey to the trappings of biopics
Sundance 2023: The Deepest Breath
While The Deepest Breath is a competent documentary when it comes to showing the thrilling actions and achievements of Alessia Zecchini, the film fails to expand or evolve deeper than this.
Sundance 2023: Fairyland
Fairyland is a beautiful feature that gives a personal new reflection to the library of modern queer texts.
Sundance 2023: Iron Butterflies
Iron Butterflies is a worthwhile and important watch.
Sundance 2023: The Longest Goodbye
The Longest Goodbye is a complex documentary that provides no easy answers or solutions.
Sundance 2023: Blueback
While no one can question the heart of Blueback, the final film does leave some to be desired.
Venice 2022: Master Gardener
Master Gardener is Schrader’s Cry Macho.
Venice 2022: Pearl
Nearly perfect in its presentation and with a powerhouse performance by Goth, Pearl really only loses points because of its rushed nature.
Venice 2022: Copenhagen Cowboy
Copenhagen Cowboy is not as richly layered as Refn's longer Amazon Prime show, but it is way more fun and entertaining.
Venice 2022: The Whale
The Whale is one of the most empathic and less cynical films to come from the United States in recent years.
Venice 2022: Blonde
Blonde will be easily picked away by vultures that see this as another lifeless attempt to capitalize on a dead celebrity’s fame. That could not be further from the truth.
Venice 2022: The Son
The Son is a truly emotional film that will leave many speechless and teary-eyed by the end of it.
Venice 2022: The Eternal Daughter
Joanna Hogg has made another brilliant piece of cinema, with Tilda Swinton proving once again that she is one of the all-time greatest performers.
Venice 2022: Dead for a Dollar
Fans of Walter Hill might get a kick out of this homage that eerily rings as a final ride for the now-octogenarian director.
Venice 2022: Padre Pio
There is no joy in writing it, but Padre Pio is one of the weakest films Ferrara has made in his entire career.
Venice 2022: Don’t Worry Darling
Don’t Worry Darling is empty at the best of times.