★★★★ At this point, it would appear that nearly every major chart-topping megastar has delivered a jukebox musical of their greatest hits, a movie biography, or an immersive museum collecting artifacts of their greatest achievements. Accomplishing all three would be a herculean task that few musical acts would dare to approach. Enter: Pavement, the self-proclaimed … Continue reading Film Review: Pavements
Film Review: Gladiator II
★★★★★ Nominated for twelve Academy Awards and in the end winning five including best picture, Ridley Scott’s epic drama, Gladiator, took the world by storm in 2000. Over two decades later, the film is viewed by most as the golden standard for Ancient Roman grandeur. Scott returns to helm his own Gladiator II with a … Continue reading Film Review: Gladiator II
Sundance 2024: Thelma
★★★★ In her decades-long career, charming June Squibb has guested on Glee and Shameless, been nominated for an Oscar for her performance in 2013’s black-and-white Nebraska, and even voiced characters in animated projects including Toy Story 4 and Soul. One thing Squibb has never done until now: led her own feature. Thelma gives the aged … Continue reading Sundance 2024: Thelma