The Grinch – Did We Really Need Another Version of This Story?
The Grinch is directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, and features the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch. It’s the third screen adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ 1957 book, How the Grinch…
Can You Ever Forgive Me? The Hilarious Yet Heartbreaking Saga of Lee Israel!
Can You Ever Forgive Me? is directed by Marielle Heller. It stars Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant. The film is based on the true story of Lee Israel. Lee…
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – A Beautiful But Disappointingly Formulaic Film
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (hereafter simply referred to as “Four Realms”) is directed by Joe Johnston and Lasse Hallstrom. The film stars Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy, Eugenio Derbez,…
The Sisters Brothers – A Great Leading Pair, But Not Much Else…
The Sisters Brothers is directed by Jacques Audiard, and is based on Patrick deWitt’s novel. The film stars John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix, Jake Gyllenhaal. The Sisters Brothers are two…
Science Fair – Brilliant Documentary Looking at Tomorrow’s Bright Young Minds!
Science Fair is directed by Cristina Costantini and Darren Foster. High school students around the world compete with one another for a place at the International Science and Engineering Fair…
Suspiria – Great Production Values Can’t Hide What the Film Really Is…
Suspiria is directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film stars Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, and Chloe Grace Moretz. It’s a remake of the 1977 Dario Argento film. In the latter half…