A24 and Netflix finely season their newest collaboration: dark dramedy Beef, a searing depiction of road rage taken to its most outrageous extreme. Showrunner/writer/creator Lee Sung Jin wrings masterful performances from both Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, both of whom have never been better. Throughout a ten-episode run, Beef builds up an increasingly tense atmosphere, … Continue reading SXSW 2023: Beef
Film Review: Nope
★★★★★ Expectations were sky high for Jordan Peele’s third feature, particularly as both Get Out and Us are fantastic, layered horror films. 2019’s Us feels like forever ago at this point, but Nope makes sure audiences will not leave without knowing Peele’s name. The marketing team has actually done an excellent job at revealing just … Continue reading Film Review: Nope
Film Review: Minari
★★★★★ Minari is a moving and meaningful movie that perfectly encapsulates the ultimate struggle that is the American dream. We follow this family through highs and lows, but it always feels real. The dynamics between each of the characters are very well-established, though if I had one pet peeve it would probably be that the … Continue reading Film Review: Minari