“Last Night in Soho” is a stylized psychological thriller that revels in the nostalgia of London and 1960’s culture, adding … More
Tag: Film
“No Time to Die” (2021) Review
007 is fun again. Throughout Daniel Craig’s tenure as the U.K.’s top agent, the Bond character has been stuck in … More
“Dune: Part One” (2021) Review
The spice must flow. “Dune: Part One” is a superb film that succeeds because it had a production and writing … More
“I Care A Lot” (2020) Review
I Care A Lot is reminiscent of a Shakespearean drama. There are no protagonists, and a lesser of two evils … More
“Nomadland” (2020) Review
Check out the Video Lab Podcast’s episode on the film! The most insightful elements of “Nomadland” are those not explicitly … More
“Sound of Metal” (2019) Review
Check out the Video Lab Podcast’s episode on this film! As a film centering around a person losing their hearing, … More
“Prospect” (2018) Review
While calling it a western film isn’t an official designation, “Prospect” feels like it could be a transplanted story from … More
“One Night in Miami” (2020) Review
Check out this episode of the Video Lab Podcast, where myself, Sam, and special guest Maggie Scott discuss this film … More
“Soul” Review
Check out out this episode of the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I discuss this movie in more detail. … More
“Underworld” (2003) Review
Be sure to check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail. … More
“Sputnik” Review
“Sputnik” is an original feeling Russian sci-fi, showing that a smaller budget doesn’t sacrifice the ability to be clever and … More
“Wonder Woman 1984” Review
While “Wonder Woman” (2017) was a widely praised and solid entry, “Wonder Woman 1984” (WW1984) unfortunately feels clunky and too … More
“Palm Springs” Review
Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail. “Palm Springs” is … More
“Ad Astra” Review (2019)
Despite some lingering questions about the soundness of its storyline, “Ad Astra” is a thoughtful film that dives into space exploration in fresh and exhilarating ways, unencumbered by grand designs, intricate characters, and deliberate dialogue where it counts.
“Chef” Review (2014)
Check out the Video Lab Podcast, where Sam and I talk about this movie in more detail: “Chef” is a … More
“Underwater” Review
A fun and harmless deep sea sci fi romp. Some entertaining thrills aside, “Underwater” struggles with a clear visual telling … More
“1917” Review
The mesmerizing beauty of “1917” is owed to its dedicated perception as a one-shot film. This continuous motion aesthetic is … More
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Review
There’s no sugarcoating the fact that “The Rise of Skywalker” (ROSW) is a surprisingly sloppy send off for the new … More
“Knives Out” Review
It is ubiquitous among any written reception of “Knives Out” to point out that what makes the film particularly effective … More
“Joker” Review
“Joker” is unique in that it buries itself into realism unlike anything set in the Batman universe before. Most stories … More
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