“Andor” is the first Star Wars story to truly jettison the space western epic framework and to instead treat the … More
Tag: Movies
“Nobody” (2021) Review
“Nobody” is a true sister film to the “John Wick” series, even being written by Derek Kolstad, writer of the … More
“Bad Trip” (2021) Review
It’s hard to even know what to say about a movie like “Bad Trip.” Comedy is a difficult genre for … More
“Tenet” (2020) Review
“Tenet” is unquestionably one of the most convoluted films ever made, such that its hard to imagine any studio green-lighting … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) Review
Ridley Scott is right and you should feel bad for not seeing the “The Last Duel” last year. The film … 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
It’s possibly a sign of this particular era of action films, but fight scenes in “Underworld,” at heart an action … 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