Review: A Podcast Host Solves Mysteries and Gets More Than She Bargained For in Susie Searches
Actor-turned-first-time-filmmaker Sophie Kargman’s Susie Searches had its premiere almost a year ago at the Toronto Film Festival, and it seemed…
Review: David Lowery’s Peter Pan & Wendy Is Darker, More Realistic—and Also Far Less Magical
Despite having what I consider to be a solid track record as far as his film output goes (including another…
Review: Midwestern Sensibilities Drive Jim Gaffigan’s The Fun Tour
Full disclosure: I listen to standup to help me sleep. During these dystopian times, when I’m frequently unable to catch…
Review: Pixar’s Luca Is a Sweet Family Story of Friendship, Loyalty and Wanting to Fit In
Ten years ago, ahead of the Pixar film Brave, I remember seeing a beautiful short called La Luna, about three…
Review: Contradictions, Obsessions and Ethan Hawke’s Commitment to Character Illuminate Tesla
Shortly after the thud made by last year’s long-delayed The Current War, we get a much stronger and more nuanced…
Review: Certainly Not Boring, Unhinged Is Predictable and Morally Gross
Well that was unpleasant. The first two names that jumped out at me when looking into the specifics of the…
Review: Based on a True Canadian Story, Most Wanted Feels Too Familiar to be Memorable
There is something so unique and special about Canadian films. I’m not talking about filmmakers or actors from Canada—we’re got…
Review: Aiming to Inspire, Troop Zero is Far Too Twee
Jim Gaffigan has no fewer than nine credits to his name for 2019, from the beautifully rendered Light From Light to…
Review: Them That Follow‘s Ensemble Cast Carries the Drama of a Reclusive Religious Community
In her first appearance since winning the Oscar for her starring role in The Favourite, where her memorable performance as…
Preview: Chicago’s Film Critics Present a Film Festival Packed with Crowdpleasers
If seven is a lucky number, the Chicago Critics Film Festival has surely hit the jackpot with the line-up just…
