“Andor” Season 1 Review

“Andor” is the first Star Wars story to truly jettison the space western epic framework and to instead treat the … More

“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.