ALL FILM REVIEWS
‘Conclave’ REVIEW: Cardinals Serve Tea in the Search for the Next Pope
‘Conclave’ is an incoming classic that compels audiences to still believe in the power of well-acted, dialogue-driven movies.
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ REVIEW: He’s Back. Good for him!
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ breezes through the usual tricks and charms of its talents. Nevertheless, seeing Tim Burton corral some career-rejuvenating fun in the age of belated sequel-itis still has its rewards.
‘Fancy Dance’ REVIEW: Tenderness Persists in a Journey Interrupted by Tension
Lily Gladstone and Isabel Deroy-Olsen compel with subdued performances in Erica Tremblay’s debut narrative film.
‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1’ REVIEW: Interesting and overflowing with ambition
If you’re not into a three-hour epic like 'Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1,' which may or may not be a nuanced, multicultural (but still White-heavy) look at America then and now, this isn’t for you.
‘Fly Me to the Moon’ REVIEW: Safe and pleasant romance with a side of history
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum bring A-list swooning to a rom-com set against the backdrop of a historic moon landing. Its visual flair and familiar rhythm guarantee a good time at the movies.
‘IF’ REVIEW: Rated G for Give Your Inner Child a Break
IF’s mandate of healing adults’ inner children succeeds in everything except one crucial thing: making cinematic imagination fun for kids.
‘Back to Black’ REVIEW: I loved it (I mean the album)
Marisa Abela’s Amy Winehouse impression and her music make this film’s formulaic womb-to-tomb story go down easier, but its fundamental basicness is tough to sit through. Moreso for Amy’s lifelong fans.
‘YOLO’ REVIEW: Charming workout film that may not be for everyone
Its blockbuster-eyed filmmaking understands life’s urgency to move, but offers little affirmation beyond its humor and charm to those who have fewer means to change like its protagonist.
'3 Days, 2 Nights in Poblacion' REVIEW: Friendship persistd in a familiar romantic night out
On paper, ‘3 Days, 2 Nights in Poblacion’ is an otherwise nondescript recollection of a memorable time that has interesting leads and better film influences as its ingredients.
'Tokyo Story' REVIEW: Formally Masterful, Profoundly Emotional
Yasujiro Ozu invites audiences not to be intimidated by this storied classic, rewarding them with observations on family and the inevitability of time that still resonate today.