Latest Reviews
Latest Reviews for films currently in theaters, on streaming, or screening at a film festival
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Coyote vs. ACME, directed by Dave Green, faced severe delays before its theatrical release in August 2026 after Warner Bros. initially shelved it. The film reverses the traditional underdog story, depicting Wile E. Coyote suing the ACME Corporation. Blending classic Looney Tunes humor with modern themes, it brings nostalgia to new audiences despite some jokes…
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Rory Kennedy’s documentary, Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing, presents a familiar narrative about Boeing’s negligence, echoing information already available to the public. Despite its emotional resonance and the insightful voices of whistleblowers, it lacks new investigative depth and merely recycles existing criticisms, resembling other Netflix offerings.
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Andrew Patterson’s The Rivals of the Amziah King is a wonderfully strange and ambitious Southern hoedown that deserved far more attention. The film begins as a warm love letter to Southern Americana, filled with community, hospitality, bluegrass, and the charming relationship between Amziah and Kateri. However, when tragedy strikes, it transforms into a darker Southern…
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s The Samurai and The Prisoner combines two unlikely genres. A historical samurai epic with a murder mystery. Together they make a film that is both intriguing, nostalgic, and innovative.
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The End of Oak Street revives the dinosaur film genre with a nostalgic summer blockbuster vibe. Following the Platt family’s chaotic journey 200 million years in the past, the film offers thrilling dinosaur encounters, despite its cliched marital subplot. While imperfect, it celebrates big, entertaining spectacle reminiscent of classic creature features.
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Rather than cramming Anthony Bourdain’s extraordinary life into a conventional biopic, Tony focuses on one transformative summer that shaped the man he would become. Matt Johnson crafts an intimate coming-of-age story about purpose, passion, and self-discovery that resonates whether you’re a longtime Bourdain fan or a newcomer.
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Gregg Araki’s film I Want Your Sex elicits mixed emotions from me. It balances intriguing commentary on sexuality with discomfort over its portrayal of power dynamics. While it presents a sex-positive message, the film trivializes serious issues of grooming and abuse, ultimately treating male victimization as comedic rather than addressing its gravity, reflecting broader Hollywood…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day presents a character-driven narrative focused on Peter Parker’s struggles as he navigates his dual identity. After the world forgets him, Peter becomes isolated, battling loneliness and recklessness. The film, while acknowledging MCU connections, prioritizes emotional depth and storytelling, marking a significant shift from previous installments.
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Hirokazu Kore-eda’s film “Sheep in the Box” explores the unsettling premise of using AI to recreate a lost child, yet fails to delve deeply into its emotional and ethical implications. The story centers on a couple coping with their grief, but the narrative lacks depth, leaving the film feeling hollow and unimpactful.
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a grand feet in terms of filmmaking. However, his adaptation lacks narrative substance until the final act. Thus reducing his adaptation into a collage of pitstops rather than a journey home from hell.