Reviews
Focused, long-form reviews.
Christine [2016]
Rebecca Hall elevates an already tragic story to impressive and devastating heights.
Our Flag Means Death Season 1 [2022]
Charming, light, and fun… Will these pirates steal your booty or just your time?
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret [2023]
Important messages get drowned out by prosaic execution in this adaptation of Judy Bloom’s 1970 novel.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie [2023]
Hardly even a movie, it’s astonishing Nintendo wants their name on something this bad.
The Last of Us: Season 1
A well-made, true-to-the-source adaptation, The Last of Us is a TV treat.
Maid [2021]
Moving and difficult, this fictional portrayal of strife is anything but fake.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
With movies like these it’s no wonder people still call DnD players “nerds”.
John Wick: Chapter 4
Another masterful entry into the franchise, Chapter 4 will not disappoint long-time fans or first-time viewers.
Swarm [2023]
Aimless and strangely paced, this is a hive doomed to fail.
Aftersun [2022]
An intimate piece more powerful than most, this is a must-see film from 2022.
Triangle of Sadness [2022]
Very smart and very sharp, is it worth the length of the cruise?
The Whale [2022]
Brendan Fraser will absolutely destroy you with the performance of a lifetime in this incredibly moving drama.
C’mon C’mon [2021]
Unsurprisingly, Joaquin Phoenix is great… but that’s about it.
Yellowjackets: Season 1 [2021]
A visual treat, an experiential turd.
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical [2022]
An excellent start to the year, this musical certainly sings.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery [2022]
The only mystery here are it’s online ratings.
The Vast of Night [2019]
Fantastic, classic, and pure only begin to describe this excellent scifi adventure.
The Banshees of Inisherin [2022]
Weird and incredibly intelligent, this is not one to miss.
Andor: Season 1 [2022]
Star Wars as you remember it. What an absolute gift.
A Christmas Story Christmas [2022]
More a stocking-stuffer than a full gift, if you already love Ralphie and co., this will probably work for you.