★★★★ A new gold-standard Netflix rom-com has officially arrived, based on the acclaimed book by Lori Nelson Spielman. Led by a dazzling performance from Sofia Carson and the golden retriever boyfriend energy of Kyle Allen, The Life List balances a perfect mix of romance, self-discovery, and tearjerking tragedy. Anyone who has grieved a loved one—especially … Continue reading Film Review: The Life List
Film Review: Carry-On
★★★★ Despite being unceremoniously snubbed at the Oscars for a magical turn as Elton John in Rocketman, Taron Egerton has proven himself to be a skilled acting chameleon with a deep well of performances hidden below his charming exterior time and time again. A campy, action-packed thriller is up next on his filmography, directed by … Continue reading Film Review: Carry-On
Film Review: Purple Hearts
★★★★ Purple Hearts is a richly-sketched romance punctuated by terrific original songs cowritten by lead Sofia Carson (Disney’s Descendants, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists). Carson’s Cassie and love interest Luke (Nicholas Galitzine, 2021’s Cinderella, excellent queer drama Handsome Devil) have chemistry that one can feel from their very first encounter. Spruced up by the musicality … Continue reading Film Review: Purple Hearts