★★ As new romance Redeeming Love opens, first to a Shakespeare quote about gold, then accompanied by twangy music and people hunting for gold in the swampy waters, I was a little unsure just what I had gotten myself into. Period-piece romances are hit or miss for me personally, as there is a fine line … Continue reading Film Review: Redeeming Love
TV Review: Servant – Season 3
The first season of Servant was a masterfully executed curiosity unlike anything I have ever seen before. Hailing from divisive creator M. Night Shyamalan, the creepy horror drama was teeming with captivating mysteries, phenomenal acting performances, and gorgeously-photographed pretentious displays of food. Now three seasons deep, Servant continues to deliver the strange and unusual in … Continue reading TV Review: Servant – Season 3
Film Review: Aline
★★★ Aline deserves to go down in the history books as one of the most bizarre biopics ever made. Where else can one witness the same actress playing the lead character that charts her all the way back to infancy? In a way, the movie reminded me of the strange quality that came with seeing … Continue reading Film Review: Aline
Film Review: Cyrano
★★ Reprising their roles from the stage musical production, Cyrano unites leads Haley Bennett and Peter Dinklage, respectively, to retell an age-old Shakespeare story. Similar material has been adapted countless times—despite this, Cyrano is actually my first-ever exposure to the tale of unrequited love between Cyrano de Bergerac and his devoted, beautiful friend Roxanne. As … Continue reading Film Review: Cyrano
Most Anticipated Films of 2022
2022 is only days away, so what better way to get excited than to chart the films I am most looking forward to discovering in the new year? Check out an exclusive list, just a taste of what 2022 will hold as we enter a brand new year of movies! Here are my top 20 … Continue reading Most Anticipated Films of 2022
Film Review: Licorice Pizza
★★ Paul Thomas Anderson is one of the most unique filmmakers in modern cinema, and for good reason. The majority of his output has been critically acclaimed, and two of his movies—1997’s Boogie Nights and 2007’s There Will Be Blood—rank among my favorites of all time. For over a month now, I had been hearing … Continue reading Film Review: Licorice Pizza
Film Review: The Tragedy of Macbeth
★★ A24’s film The Tragedy of Macbeth may be one strictly for Shakespeare completionists. This dull and nearly impenetrable iteration of the play is stylish but vapid. Without a doubt, the visuals are beautiful, and the actors embodying each character do so with effortless ease. If one knows the basic story of this so-called tragedy, … Continue reading Film Review: The Tragedy of Macbeth
TV Review: Emily in Paris – Season 2
Netflix’s debut season of Emily in Paris drew completely undeserved critical vitriol, but I was personally smitten by the breezy and playful romantic drama. There is much to be said about a comfort show, one you can turn to just for the cutesy vibes and popcorn entertainment. All things considered, I don’t forsee the second … Continue reading TV Review: Emily in Paris – Season 2
Film Review: Parallel Mothers
★★★ (Written by Allison Brown) The Pedro Almodóvar name comes with a weighty subtext I was unfamiliar with going into his new film, Parallel Mothers. I was told that red is visually omnipresent (no surprise from the poster design), and to expect much melodrama. In this respect, I can confirm Almodóvar delivered what one would … Continue reading Film Review: Parallel Mothers
Film Review: Mother/Android
★★★ It seems as if every year has its version of Bird Box or A Quiet Place nowadays. Late-in-the-year Hulu entry, Mother/Android, attempts to fill this slot for 2021. With Carrie’s Chloe Grace Moretz in the lead role, I was curious to see what type of project this would become. Would it lean more into … Continue reading Film Review: Mother/Android