Despite the occasional misstep, American Fiction is an enjoyable satire and an impressive directorial debut for Cord Jefferson.

Sometimes, a film comes out at the exact right time to invoke a primal reaction in certain people.

Napoleon is the most frustrating cinema experience I’ve had all year. It had so much potential to be a new classic.

Poor Things is one of the best films of the year and another reason why Yorgos Lanthimos is one of my favorites.

Flora and Son depicts the music-making craft in a way that makes it feel approachable rather than an intimidating art beyond our comprehension.

Dream Scenario is a wonderful film that delves into the absurd circumstances arising from the least interesting person imaginable becoming an overnight sensation.

The idea of a major movie studio remaking any Troma film feels sacrilegious.

Femme feels like it was made by veteran filmmakers with many years of experience with the craft.

The Holdovers is a fantastic reminder that Payne is still a master at slice-of-life stories.

It is refreshing to see people get so excited about films that have nothing to do with superheroes nor are part of a franchise.

Oppenheimer is the personification of everything wonderful and frustrating about Christopher Nolan.

Trying to describe the moments in Man Bites Dog that make me laugh is a great way to lose friends.

The horror genre has a rich history of utilizing monsters as metaphors.

Sam Peckinpah has long been a controversial figure in cinema; both with studios and audiences.

Charlotte Wells has crafted a beautiful film, which is especially impressive since this is her feature debut.

This blog piece is focused on a recent 7 film marathon I attended on Saturday. It is a tribute to a unique and glorious exploration of film.

I was on the fence about writing this article. Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front has been one of my favorite books since I read it in high school.

The films I gravitate to the most usually resonate with me in a personal way. Even when I don’t relate to the stories and characters, there is a universal human empathy that makes a film stand out.

I think The Whale is an exceptional film and one of Darren Aronofsky’s best.

If you want to see a great slow-burn drama with ever-mounting dread and fear, then I highly recommend The Stranger.