Ramita Setty
Despite some minor flaws, ‘On Swift Horses’ is highly enjoyable
“On Swift Horses” is the kind of movie that rarely gets made anymore—because it's mostly morphed into prestige television found only on streaming services....
‘The Wedding Banquet’ is not a romantic comedy
Time — or more specifically, the lack of time — is the recurring theme in director Andrew Ahn’s modern update of Ang Lee’s 1993...
‘The Residence’ is the deliciously witty detective story of the modern era
On its surface, like many good mysteries, “The Residence” doesn’t seem outwardly political, despite the fact that the setting is the White House and...
‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ is the perfect rom-com
Twenty-four years after being introduced to audiences, Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is back — middle-aged, a mother of two children and struggling to find...
‘You’re Cordially Invited’ is a rom-com that forgot to be a rom-com
With the exception of 2022’s “Anyone But You,” rom-coms have largely been relegated to being part of the streaming experience. While there’s still an...
In the corporate world of ‘Babygirl,’ power is never as simple as it appears
In “Babygirl,” Romy Mathis (Nicole Kidman) struggles to balance the different spheres of her life. She has high ambitions, having fought to create her...
Conclave’ is a solid drama, more political than religious
At first glance, “Conclave,” which came out on Nov. 5, feels like a solid distraction from post-election woes. Two hours in, the Sistine Chapel...
“Your Monster” is a fairytale with a modern twist
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“Beauty and the Beast” is a story about not judging others by their looks. It's a story of love persevering in the face...
“Woman of the Hour” is the cinematic thriller of the paperback airport thriller
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True crime has steadily embedded itself into the collective consciousness of the American public for the better part of the past decade. Podcasts...
‘Saturday Night’ is the epitome of the comedy thriller
Stressful television is entertaining, at least, that’s what recent years seem to show. Take 2019’s “Uncut Gems,” a pressure cooker of a film following...