Synonymes is an interesting look at Parisian life through the eyes of a charismatic protagonist, but it loses its way towards the end.
Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Movie Review
This, too, is what we go to the movies for: to be awed, to be shocked, to be engrossed by stories of space travel and insurmountable odds and valiant heroes. In that regard, Endgame really is something else.
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) – Movie Review
Other directors would have made this story flashier, more sensational, but Marielle Heller correctly chose a more level-headed and introspective approach.
Boy Erased (2018) – Movie Review
Boy Erased succeeds in using one person’s story to shed light on a large reality, and takes the chance to explore notions of identity, family and acceptance.
Unicorn Store (2019) – Movie Review
Brie Larson brought about a whimsical comedy for her directorial debut, and while the overall product is irregular it has its delights.
Us (2019) – Movie Review
The less you know about Us, the better; trust that it is terrifying and brilliant, go, and suffer well.
The Death and Life of John F. Donovan (2019) – Movie Review
Xavier Dolan’s first English-language film is an intriguing exploration of identity and family with a superb cast.
First Reformed (2018) – Movie Review
Paul Schrader’s latest, First Reformed, is an austere character study elevated by Ethan Hawke’s best performance to date.
Free Solo (2018) – Movie Review
Well here’s a documentary that’s more tense than many a thriller. Free Solo, not for the faint of heart, offers an astonishing look at rock climbing and Alex Honnold’s life.
Mary, Queen of Scots (2019) – Movie Review
I feel like, with these two talented actresses, and the two monumental historical figures they play, and the production value invested in this project, we should have got a more impactful movie than Mary, Queen of Scots turned out to be.
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