
“Raya and the Last Dragon” sports gorgeous animation in substitute of Disney’s best storytelling
Disney Animation's latest future film showcases the animation they frequently excel at with little for it to elevate.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
• March 18, 2021

“Judas and the Black Messiah” powers through familiar territory with fantastic performances and bedazzling filmmaking
Shaka King's fast-paced direction, Sean Bobbitt's beautiful cinematography, and Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield's powerful performances pave the way for this exigent feature.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
• March 3, 2021

“Nomadland” takes command of Chloé Zhao’s intimate direction and Frances McDormand’s heartfelt performance
Chloé Zhao's third feature film brings a forgotten populous in American history to the forefront of her powerful talents.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
• February 23, 2021

“Promising Young Woman” powerfully showcases Carey Mulligan and confronts prominent contemporary societal issues
Emerald Fennell's directorial debut bleeds with deftly uncompromising power and ferociousness.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
• February 1, 2021

“Soul” finds Pete Docter at his existential and life-affirming best
Pete Docter's newest feature combines his usual brilliant creativity with one of Pixar's most intrepid visions.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
• January 15, 2021

“Happiest Season” overcomes its tropes to succeed as a fast, heartwarming feature
Clea DuVall's second directorial credit wonderfully uses Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis's chemistry to make a heartwarming Christmas rom-com.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
• December 14, 2020

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” uses familiar satirical beats and new dramatic ones to prove its worth
Borat's second installment may not live up to the first, but it still entertains and sharply critiques American culture over a decade later.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
• November 24, 2020

“On the Rocks” showcases Sofia Coppola’s technical flare without the full command of her craft
Sofia Coppola’s new feature film starring Rashida Jones and Bill Murray reaches its bare minimum but doesn’t trek her higher ground.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
• November 10, 2020

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” presents a healthy meal of Aaron Sorkin without the best ingredients
Aaron Sorkin’s dramatic retelling of the important trial in American history tells its story adequately but without the best gravitas that he’s capable of.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
• November 9, 2020

“Enola Holmes” crafts an effective but standard Sherlock story
Harry Bradbeer’s adaptation of the series of mystery novels of the same name doesn’t stand on its own creatively, but is still effective in its craft.
Steven Pappas, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
• October 15, 2020
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