★★★ For years now, up-and-coming youngster Oakes Fegley has been turning in quietly devastating performances. Whether it be woods-dweller Pete of Pete’s Dragon or a complex orphan in The Goldfinch, Fegley has quickly made a name for himself in choosing roles that are uniquely singular. Adam the First, Fegley’s latest and first full leading role, … Continue reading Film Review: Adam the First
Fantastic Fest 2023: Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
★★★ Sometimes, dead is better. At least, that is what Jud Crandall would say. The iconic character—originated in Stephen King’s seminary Pet Sematary novel before being depicted onscreen by Fred Gwynne and John Lithgow—finally has his origin story explored at great depth in co-writer/director Lindsey Anderson Beer’s directorial debut, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. I used to … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
Film Review: You People
★★ For what it’s worth, I would consider Eddie Murphy to be one of the greatest living comedians of our time. Starring in countless gems throughout the 80s and 90s, the only major notable films from Murphy since the early 2010s, Dolemite Is My Name and Coming 2 America, earned relatively mixed reception. Now, Murphy’s … Continue reading Film Review: You People
Film Review: The Estate
★★★★★ Evoking a variety of dark comedy greats like Drowning Mona, Heartbreakers, and Drop Dead Gorgeous, The Estate came virtually out of nowhere to become a late-in-the-game contender for the best comedy of 2022. I should have known it would be in the running just based on the ensemble cast assembled alone, which includes Anna … Continue reading Film Review: The Estate
Film Review: The Bubble
★★★★ Ever wonder how movies are filmed now in our post-pandemic times? Judd Apatow’s new scatter-brained The Bubble has got one covered, filtering its comedy through a lens of energetic meta insanity. A film unlike anything Apatow has done before, the frustrations of churning out a project as a pandemic rages in the background are … Continue reading Film Review: The Bubble