My expectations were fairly tamed down when I entered the Princess of Wales theater at TIFF for Tobias Lindholm’s “The Good Nurse,” and know what?
Read moreAmy Taubin Describes ‘TÁR’ as “The Most Racist S**t I Have Ever Seen”
There’s a small, albeit vocal, pushback going on in regards to Todd Field’s “TÁR.”
Read moreNoah Baumbach has Begun Work on His Next Film With Actress Emily Mortimer
I watched Noah Baumbach’s “White Noise” last night. That’s for another post, but I will say solid first hour and mediocre second.
Read moreSandra Hüller is in Jonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest’
‘Terrifier 2’ Shocking Audiences, Makes 4x Its Budget at the Box-Office
I can count in less than two hands the amount of times I’ve been shocked or repulsed at the movies and/or covered my eyes in genuine disgust: “The Human Centipede 2,” “Irreversible,” “A Serbian Film,” “Pink Flamingos,” and Hostel Part II” come to mind.
Read moreJanelle Monáe Admits Being Inspired By Johnny Depp’s Acting Career
Janelle Monáe is coming off a triumphant performance in “Knives Out: A Knives Out Mystery,” she might very well get an Oscar nom for her work in that film.
Read moreCharlotte Wells’ ‘Aftersun’ is the Best Debut of the Year [Capsule]
This Cannes Critics’ Week title had everybody talking on the Croisette. Debut filmmaker Charlotte Wells depicts the personal story of the melancholic and bittersweet resort holiday she took with her father (Paul Mescal) twenty years ago.
Read more2000s or 2010s: What Was the Better Decade For Movies?
Now that we are well into this latest decade, it’s time to assess the last one (and the one before it). A simple question for our readers, which decade was the better one for movies? The 2000s or 2010s?
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Screens at BFI London …. Starts With 92 on Metacritic [Updated]
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ is the Best Film of 2022, So Far
We are only six days away from the best movie of 2022, so far, at least, being released in theaters.
Read moreSight and Sound Poll Results Coming End of November
The Sight and Sound GREATEST FILMS OF ALL-TIME POLL will be revealed in the Winter 2022/2023 issue, which goes on sale early December 2022. Results will likely be published online by the end of November.
Read moreRewatch of Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Reveals Some Depth
I tend to give many praised films that I was underwhelmed with a rewatch. I’ve done it many times this year and if there is a sudden change of sentiment on my part then I’ll write about my changed opinion.
Read moreOscars: Best Actress Will Be Cate Blanchett vs Danielle Deadwyler
Now that I’ve seen Danielle Deadwyler’s incredible performance in “Till,” it’s time to assess the current Best Actress race.
Read more‘Till’: Danielle Deadwyler’s Grieving Performance Hits Where It Hurts [Review]
Chinonye Chukwu directs the hell out of the conventional screenplay she’s been given in “Till.” The movie wouldn’t have worked in many hands, but through her caring direction, and a landmark performance from Daniel Deadwyler, it does.
Read moreThe Last Great Movie Park Chan-Wook Saw Was ‘Nightmare Alley’
‘A Man Called Otto’ Trailer Coming Next Week
A late-year title most people seem to be shrugging off is Marc Foster’s “ A Man Called Oto,” starring Tom Hanks.
Read more‘She Said’ Screens to Mostly Positive Notices at NYFF
UPDATED: “She Said” screened at NYFF. The embargo has lifted. Reactions are all over the place. I believe this film’s best shot will probably be a Carey Mulligan push for Supporting Actress.
Read moreFilming Wraps on George Miller’s ‘Furiosa’
It’s going to be damn-near impossible for George Miller’s “Furiosa” to be as jaw-dropping as “Fury Road,” but I sure as hell am excited by this prequel to the 2015 action classic.
Read more‘Triangle of Sadness’ Third Worst-Reviewed Palme d’Or Since 1990
Much like “Titane” last year, the release of Ruben Ostlund’s Palme d’Or winning “Triangle of Sadness” has resulted in polarized reactions. There’s no critical acclaim, but a lot of love it/ hate it reactions going on.
Read moreWhat’s Left? Part Five.
By all accounts, these films have been, more or less, completed, but were curiously absent from the September festivals.
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