★★★ (Written by Intern, Wyatt Frantz) After watching 80 for Brady or Netflix’s Grace and Frankie, one would not want to miss Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin’s Moving On as the unstoppable duo continue to steamroll through the box office. This time, they conspire in a comedic murder conspiracy in hopes of rectifying their characters’ … Continue reading Film Review: Moving On
Film Review: All the World is Sleeping
★★★★ Made expressly to shatter the unfair narrative about the correlation between addiction and selfishness, unique drama All the World is Sleeping delivers its potent message in stylish, effective flair. The captivating drama, written and directed by Ryan Lacen, is perhaps most notable for a stunning lead performance by Scream’s Melissa Barrera—the actress continues to … Continue reading Film Review: All the World is Sleeping
TV Review: You – Season 4, Part 2
Thank the stars above that Netflix decided to only have a one-month gap in between half-seasons. You Season 4 Part 2 is the show at peak greatness. Delivering twist after twist may be like second nature at this point, but the grandness of the shocking turn taken only two episodes into this welcome return-to-form left … Continue reading TV Review: You – Season 4, Part 2
Film Review: Creed III
★★★★★ Michael B. Jordan squares up for a third round in the ring as Adonis Creed in the aptly titled, Creed III. Not only does Jordan star as the lead, but he also steps behind the director’s chair for the very first time! Unlike the first two installments in this Rocky spin-off trilogy, Sylvester Stallone’s … Continue reading Film Review: Creed III
TV Review: The Consultant
Tony Gasballop, creator of Apple TV’s sadistic Servant, prepares a fresh, disturbing course of suspense and dark comedy in Amazon Prime’s new series, The Consultant. An ensemble cast anchored by Academy Award-winning Austrian-German actor Christoph Waltz combine to make this a “workplace comedy” unlike any other. Similar to Servant, whatever direction one imagines The Consultant … Continue reading TV Review: The Consultant
Berlinale 2023: Mal Viver and Viver Mal
★★★★ (Written by Sean Boelman, disappointment media) João Canijo’s Mal Viver and Viver Mal—translating to “Bad Living” and “Living Bad”—are two of the more interesting films in this year’s Berlinale lineup, as they are companion pieces. Billed as a “shot/reverse shot,” Canijo’s duology is well-made and intriguing, even if its novelty begins to wear thin … Continue reading Berlinale 2023: Mal Viver and Viver Mal
Berlinale 2023: Silver Haze
★★★★★ (Written by Sean Boelman, disappointment media) Back in 2019, the film Dirty God picked up a great deal of acclaim on the festival circuit after beginning its run at Sundance and became one of the most underseen gems of that year. Its writer-director and star duo, Sacha Polak and Vicky Knight, have reunited for … Continue reading Berlinale 2023: Silver Haze
Film Review: Of An Age
★★★★ Queer dramas frequently fall into trope territory, often without even doing so on purpose. How many times have we seen coming out stories, forbidden romances, or “bury your gays” cliches? Thankfully, the new film from writer/director/editor Goran Stolevski does not fall into any of these familiar patterns. Set in the summer of 1999, Of … Continue reading Film Review: Of An Age
Film Review: Emily
★★ Emily was a film I had been anticipating for what felt like eons, debuting all the way back at 2022’s Toronto International Film Festival. A simple period piece romance was expected, and Emily is absolutely not that kind of movie. Writer/director Frances O’Connor depicts a bleak and painfully slow biographical drama with little stylistic … Continue reading Film Review: Emily
TV Review: You – Season 4, Part 1
During its unexpected journey in the transition from being an overlooked Lifetime gem to an unexpected Netflix smash hit, creepy romance/thriller You evolved beyond its Dexter counterpart and into something truly special. Season three ended in a sort of reset, appearing to promise that Joe (Penn Badgley) would be stalking librarian Marienne (Tati Gabrielle) and … Continue reading TV Review: You – Season 4, Part 1