Review: Daisy Ridley Stars as a Convincing Outdoorswoman with Father Issues in The Marsh King’s Daughter
Based on the successful book by Karen Dionne and directed by Neil Burger (Divergent, Limitless, The Illusionist), The Marsh King’s Daughter is a mildly gripping thriller about Helena (Daisy Ridley), […]
Review: With Laborious Music and Stodgy, Static Filmmaking, Cyrano Is Another Joe Wright Disappointment
I’ve been here before. Where exactly? Oh, just the land of disappointment. Have you met our mayor, Joe Wright? On the heels of triumphant accomplishments like Atonement, Pride & Prejudice […]
Review: A Teen’s First Love, Family Drama in Transformative Babyteeth
The vibrant Australian piece Babyteeth is an alarmingly strong drama about the sometimes strange array of people pulled into our orbit when we are at our most desperate and fractured. […]
Review: Animated Spies in Disguise Could Use a Dose of Danger
Well, this animated action-adventure featuring the vocal stylings of Will Smith and Tom Holland doesn’t have a particularly memorable or impressive look or story, but it has a great personality. […]
Review: Steeped in Nostalgia, Spielberg’s Ready Player One is Youthful, In-Your-Face Fun
There are those who think that living in the past and allowing nostalgia to be a chief driving force in your life is a bad thing, and it certainly can […]
Film Review: Strong Performances Make a Tragic Una Worthwhile
There may not be a worse time for this film to be released, echoing as it does the seemingly daily news stories about improper, abusive behavior by men in positions of power, […]