I admit, I have not been as active on my review blog for quite a while.

What makes film so engrossing is the warmth and vulnerability of it all.

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.