★★★★★ A mesmerizing “Come as You Are” meetcute between Drew Starkey and Daniel Craig, Queer should have been a major awards contender at the most recent Academy Awards. Written by Justin Kuritzkes and directed by Luca Guadagnino—notably, the second 2024 title from that exact same team after the masterful Challengers—this unique drama takes inspiration from … Continue reading Blu-Ray Film Review: Queer
Film Review: Between the Temples
★★ Two of the finest character actors working today come together for a bizarre, frankly misguided summer distraction entitled Between the Temples. Carol Kane has been on my radar for years, between scene-stealing turns in Addams Family Values and Jawbreaker, to an unhinged performance performance in 1997 gem Office Killer, and even final girl status … Continue reading Film Review: Between the Temples
Film Review: Quiz Lady
★★★★ Playing entirely against type, actresses Awkwafina (Ocean’s Eight, Crazy Rich Asians) and Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy, Killing Eve) team up to channel female energy and redefine the bonds of sisterhood in game show tribute, Quiz Lady. It first screened at 2023’s Toronto International Film Festival, from Hulu and 20th Century Studios—now, this charming comedy … Continue reading Film Review: Quiz Lady