★★★★★ Following the insane highs of Spider-Man: No Way Home was never going to be easy. That film somehow balanced three generations of Spider-Men, their separate eras of emotional trauma, and a multiversal roster of iconic villains, without losing sight of Peter Parker's actual arc. Screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers penned a culmination of … Continue reading Film Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Theater Review: Dog Day Afternoon
Set in 1972, based on the seminal Oscar-winning 1975 movie, Dog Day Afternoon has been fully reconceptualized as a riveting play. This unconventional heist leans into dark comedy, has some surprising LGBT themes woven throughout, and features no less than three stellar performances at the center. John Bernthal steals the show as Sonny, a nuanced … Continue reading Theater Review: Dog Day Afternoon
Fantasia 2022: Sharp Stick
★★★★ For those familiar with Lena Dunham’s body of work, the controversial actress has established herself as excelling at awkward, sexually-explicit material tinged with dark comedy and coming-of-age vibes. Sharp Stick follows suit, placing Kristine Frøseth front and center in an absolutely transformative, unique performance. Far from the New York City-centric snark of HBO’s Girls, … Continue reading Fantasia 2022: Sharp Stick