The Punishing but Captivating Dragged Across Concrete Transcends Its Controversies
Whatever the controversies surrounding this film, you can’t deny the captivating atmosphere that Zahler has crafted.
Burn (2019)
There’s a spark of originality in Burn, though it’s near smothered by its more-than-familiar elements.
The Nightingale (2018)
The Nightingale is a spare, brutal portrait of the realities of Australian colonialism: murder, genocide and rape.
Midsommar’s Daytime Horror is Beautiful but Ultimately Underwhelming
There’s a glimmer of a good, even great, film lurking within Midsommar, even if it’s ultimately disappointing.
Booksmart (2019)
It might only be a minor adjustment to shift a story traditionally centred on teen boys to teen girls, but it makes all the difference.
Stuber: Nanjiani Makes this Rideshare Buddy Cop Comedy’s Flaws Easy to Forgive
There’s a gem of a great idea at the heart of Stuber. Specifically, shoving Kumail Nanjiani in the midst of an ‘80s buddy cop film.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Far From Home returns to the easy comedic tone that buoyed the last Spider-Man outing.
Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
Haunted doll Annabelle is a beacon for spirits, so strap in for a whole bunch of ghouls and ghosts once she’s unleashed.
Yesterday’s Mixtape Movie Crams Too Many Ideas into One Story
Richard Curtis is clearly a fan of cramming a lot of different stories into one movie. Sadly, that approach leaves Yesterday overstuffed and undercooked.
Murder Mystery (2019)
Murder Mystery anchors itself squarely in modern-day, sad-sack jean shorts Sandler – and it pays off.
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