Tag: movie reviews
‘Presence’ may offer enough to hold space for audiences, depending on...
Given the current state of the film industry, where franchises and sequels seem to dominate the screens, securing funding and production for original films...
‘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...
‘The Monkey’: A Stephen King adaptation that feels different from others.
*content warning: discussions of violence, death, and gore*
“The Monkey” is a film that shouldn't be taken seriously because the film doesn’t even take itself...
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...
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a film that fails to...
Marvel Studios has had a rough couple of years. With every success, such as 2024’s “Deadpool And Wolverine” and 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,”...
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...
Radar Replay: ‘Pariah’
Spoilers for ending
“Pariah” (2011) is a coming of age film that follows a Black teenager, Alike Freeman, through her coming of age journey as...
‘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...
‘Companion’ is the answer to vacant Valentine’s Day plans.
‘Tis the season filled with romance in the air. It’s that time of the year to express love between one another in both heartfelt...
‘You’re Cordially Invited’ is a rom-com that forgot to be a...
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...