★★★★ (Written by Intern, Sean Barry) During the 1990s and 2000s, Hollywood was oversaturated with stories where a man humorously pines for a woman’s affection. Romantic comedies often grew formulaic, condoning problematic character choices as playful. Young Werther breathes fresh air into the genre, recognizing missteps within previous entries and going its own way, while … Continue reading Film Review: Young Werther
Tribeca 2023: Eric LaRue
★★★★ Despite being billed as a strict drama, Michael Shannon’s directorial debut, Eric LaRue, conquers difficult subject matter while staying dipped in dark comedy. Although I went in expecting a tragic movie in the vein of Sundance’s underrated Mass, Eric LaRue is a different beast entirely. After a school shooting that leaves three teens dead, … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: Eric LaRue