Film Reviews
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
Ryan Coogler Remixes the Vampire Movie with the Thrilling, Fun, and Scary Sinners: Review
The musically-driven horror film, out April 18th, stars Michael B. Jordan as twins. Ryan Coogler Remixes the Vampire Movie with the Thrilling, Fun, and Scary Sinners: Review Liz Shannon Miller
A Minecraft Movie Is a Video Game Adaptation Worthy of Jack Black’s Talents: Review
At times narratively messy, the new movie manages to capture the game's creative spirit. A Minecraft Movie Is a Video Game Adaptation Worthy of Jack Black’s Talents: Review Liz Shannon Miller
The Electric State Is the Kind of Nonsense Destined to be Number One on Netflix
The Russo brothers' muddled sci-fi adventure stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt. The Electric State Is the Kind of Nonsense Destined to be Number One on Netflix Liz Shannon Miller
Kinda Pregnant’s Painful Predictability Doesn’t Keep It from Being Number 1 on Netflix
A disappointing diversion from Amy Schumer (who's better than this). Kinda Pregnant’s Painful Predictability Doesn’t Keep It from Being Number 1 on Netflix Liz Shannon Miller
