★★★ So-called "elevated horror" has been all the craze over the last decade, telling genre stories through a new lens that can come across pretentious just as often as unique. NEON's newest feature, Cuckoo, falls decidedly somewhere in the middle. The acting performances—especially from lead Euphoria starlet Hunter Schafer—are captivating, whilst the cinematography and style … Continue reading Fantasia 2024: Cuckoo
Berlinale 2021: I’m Your Man
★★★★ Fresh from its debut at Berlinale International Film Festival, unconventional romantic comedy Ich bin dein Mensch (I’m Your Man) is a breath of fresh air. Charming Dan Stevens speaking in German was reason enough to watch, but I found a shockingly tender, beautiful character drama contained within. Stevens and co-star Maren Aggert have a … Continue reading Berlinale 2021: I’m Your Man