Film Reviews
Melania Is Too Stupid and Shallow to Be Effective Propaganda: Review
Brett Ratner directs a flat and lifeless portrait of the First Lady and her "creative vision" for the country. Melania Is Too Stupid and Shallow to Be Effective Propaganda: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Charli XCX’s The Moment Is Stuck Between Satire and Sincerity: Review
Charli's new A24 film is certainly funny, but tonally confused. Charli XCX’s The Moment Is Stuck Between Satire and Sincerity: Review Paolo Ragusa
Paul Rudd and Jack Black’s Anaconda Remake Is a Ridiculous but Heartfelt Gag Gift: Review
The very silly, very meta comedy slithers into theaters on Christmas Day. Paul Rudd and Jack Black’s Anaconda Remake Is a Ridiculous but Heartfelt Gag Gift: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Will Arnett Delivers a Career-Best Performance in Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On?: Review
The bittersweet comedy about divorce and standup also features stellar acting from Laura Dern. Will Arnett Delivers a Career-Best Performance in Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On?: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Wake Up Dead Man: A Holy Murder and a Heavenly Cast
The year's best murder mystery gets solved by the return of Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man Cements His Place as Mystery’s Modern Master: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Is the Best, Most “Aliiiiive!” Adaptation Yet: Review
The Netflix film stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi as creator and creation, streaming November 7th. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Is the Best, Most “Aliiiiive!” Adaptation Yet: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Taylor Swift’s Release Party Was Basically Church — With Lyric Videos
The movie-theater-exclusive event was a strangely reverent experience. Taylor Swift’s Release Party Was Basically Church — With Lyric Videos Liz Shannon Miller
Spinal Tap II Review: A Legacy Sequel Worthy of This Band’s Legacy
A reunion that's also a joyful, hilarious ride. Spinal Tap II Review: A Legacy Sequel Worthy of This Band’s Legacy Liz Shannon Miller
28 Years Later Review: Danny Boyle and Alex Garland Explode the Zombie Genre
The very strange sequel features Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and some very unconventional choices. 28 Years Later Review: Danny Boyle and Alex Garland Explode the Zombie Genre Liz Shannon Miller
Predator: Killer of Killers Is Actually Pretty Killer: Review
The new animated feature from Prey director Dan Trachtenberg kicks so much ass. Predator: Killer of Killers Is Actually Pretty Killer: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Ballerina Review: John Wick Spinoff Is Not Quite En Pointe
As the titular dancer/assassin, Ana de Armas fights her way through a movie in need of character and a coherent plot. Ballerina Review: John Wick Spinoff Is Not Quite En Pointe Liz Shannon Miller
Technocrats’ Idiocy Gets Demolished in Succession Creator’s Mountainhead: Review
The HBO original film, directed by Jesse Armstrong, stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef. Technocrats’ Idiocy Gets Demolished in Succession Creator’s Mountainhead: Review Liz Shannon Miller
