Month: October 2025

‘Bugonia’ Review: An Uncomfortable, Thrilling, and Funny Sign of the Times
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‘Bugonia’ Review: An Uncomfortable, Thrilling, and Funny Sign of the Times

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At this point, I’d be concerned if Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone made a film together that *wasn’t* unhinged. “Bugonia” is a remake of the 2003 film “Save the Green Planet!,” and follows two conspiracy theorists (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) that kidnap a pharmaceutics CEO (Emma Stone), convinced that she is an alien planning… Continue reading ‘Bugonia’ Review: An Uncomfortable, Thrilling, and Funny Sign of the Times

‘Nuremberg’ Review: An Effective, If Not Uneven, Historical Drama
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‘Nuremberg’ Review: An Effective, If Not Uneven, Historical Drama

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This film is going to do numbers in high school history classes for years to come. “Nuremberg” is based on the infamous trials of the same name, which tried the Nazi high command following World War II. It follows a military psychiatrist (Rami Malek) who is tasked with determining the competence of German officials, including… Continue reading ‘Nuremberg’ Review: An Effective, If Not Uneven, Historical Drama

‘Frankenstein’ Review: A Monster Movie with an Eye for Detail
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‘Frankenstein’ Review: A Monster Movie with an Eye for Detail

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Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” featuring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic with a visually stunning narrative rich in detail. While it has a few pacing issues, the film showcases emotional performances, particularly Elordi’s duality as the Creature. Though not del Toro’s best, it promises engaging revisits.