★★★★★ Irish filmmaker John Carney is no stranger to pairing music and cinema. Since breaking out with 2007's Oscar-winning Once, Carney has delivered a string of musically-tinged gems, including Flora and Son and Sing Street. With Power Ballad, Carney recalibrates his approach with an intimate and surprisingly fun take on chasing dreams. Paul Rudd and … Continue reading Norwalk Film Festival 2026: Power Ballad
Most Anticipated Films of 2026
2026 is almost here, so you know what that means—time to look ahead at the cinematic offerings. Could there be a masterpiece hiding among the bunch, perhaps even a sequel or two that surpasses the original? Check out my choices after the jump! Here are my 25 most anticipated movies for 2025, in alphabetical order. … Continue reading Most Anticipated Films of 2026
Tribeca 2023: The Good Half
★★★★ Grounded by an emotionally vulnerable performance from superstar Nick Jonas, dramedy The Good Half realistically explores the complicated stages of grieving a parent. As someone whose mother passed away in 2020, The Good Half resonated with me in more ways than I can say. It is not easy to even put into words how … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: The Good Half
Film Review: Chaos Walking
★★★★ The next big young-adult film series may be on the horizon. Chaos Walking blends dated ideas about gender dynamics with thrilling, intricately-staged set pieces. An exciting ensemble cast led by a naive, energetic performance from Tom Holland keeps the film from ever dragging. Undoubtedly, the sci-fi action thriller shares DNA with other big YA … Continue reading Film Review: Chaos Walking