Jeffrey Wright really is one of our more consistent working actors, it’s high-time we get him the Oscar nomination he deserves. “American Fiction” is based on the 2001 novel “Erasure,” and tells the story of an academic (Jeffrey Wright) who, frustrated with what passes for successful topical literature, writes an ironic and stereotypical novel about… Continue reading ‘American Fiction’ Review: A Funny and Warm Satire
This film is exactly, to a tee, what you would expect a Napoleon Bonaparte biopic directed by Ridley Scott to be like. “Napoleon” tells the story of the famed French general (played by Joaquin Phoenix), his relationship with Joséphine de Beauharnais (Vanessa Kirby), and his fall from power; Ridley Scott directs. As a director, I’m… Continue reading ‘Napoleon’ Review: Epic Battles and Detailed Production (almost) Enough to Carry This Biopic to Victory
The “Hunger Games” was one of the most “sure, that was solid I guess” franchises of the 2010s, so it makes sense that a prequel installment would follow suit. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” is the fifth installment of the young adult franchise based on the books of the same name,… Continue reading ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ Review: A Sometimes Compelling, At Other Points Laborious Prequel
It’s crazy the dumb hot guy from “The Hangover” has become a nine (soon to be as much as 13)-time Oscar nominee. “Maestro” is the second directorial effort from Bradley Cooper, who also stars as the titular conductor Leonard Bernstein. Carey Mulligan plays his wife Felicia Montealegre and Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman… Continue reading ‘Maestro’ Review: A Well-Shot and Well-Acted (Though By-the-Numbers) Biopic
At this point you’re either off the Marvel train or have accepted you’re riding it until the end of the line. “The Marvels” is a sequel to 2019’s “Captain Marvel,” and features Brie Larson reprising her titular role, this time paired with Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, who have recently gained superpowers of their own… Continue reading ‘The Marvels’ Review: Better Than Most Recent Marvel Joints
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