Aakif Iqbal
Take a trip with “Symbiopsychotaxiplasm”
Pronounced as “symbio-psycho-taxi-plasm,” William Greaves’s 1968 film is as mind-melding as its title suggests. It is a defining work of avant-garde cinema. Before Alejandro...
During this Black History Month, ‘Nickel Boys’ is a must-see
Among the most talked about films of 2024, the awards contenders for best picture seem to be between “The Brutalist” and “Anora,” and maybe...
‘Rye Lane’ is an essential modern rom-com
With Black History Month still in full-swing, and with Valentine’s Day having just passed, the film that feels especially relevant is 2023’s “Rye Lane.”
Directed...
‘The Room Next Door’ is a beautiful contemplation on life ending
“The Room Next Door,” starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, is director Pedro Almodóvar’s first foray into making English-language films. It follows Ingrid (Julianne...
There should be more movies like ‘The Brutalist’
Brady Corbet’s three-and-a-half hour film is being heralded as a massive cinematic achievement in the current film landscape. It follows a Hungarian architect named...
‘Nosferatu’ is the horror film audiences have been waiting for.
“Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers, is a horror masterpiece.
Based off of the 1922 German silent film of the same name, “Nosferatu” follows a real...
‘A Complete Unknown’ is not the typical music-biopic.
James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown” is a music biopic starring Timothée Chalamet as 60s icon Bob Dylan in the early stages of his career....
“Rockman” is Mk.gee’s victory lap
It has been a phenomenal year for music. Between Charli XCX’s “Brat” creating a whole summer trend and Kendrick Lamar’s up-beat diss-track “Not like...
Radar Replay: ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ is a Thanksgiving classic.
Whether it’s horror movies in October or old jazz music during December, the festivities associated with preparing for holidays are often undebatable. Few would...
‘Here’ represents a comeback for sentimental films
Robert Zemeckis is a filmmaker best known for transporting viewers into the past. He is most well-known for the “Back to the Future” franchise...