“Dune: Part II” review: A journey towards war
“The visions are clear now. I see possible futures, all at once. Our enemies are all around us, and in so many futures they prevail. …
“Anatomy of a Fall” review: The judgment on guilt
“Did she do it?” This question lingers throughout “Anatomy of a Fall,” the newest film from French filmmaker Justine Triet, which won the Palme d’Or …
“Stars at Noon” review: Claire Denis’ “The Passenger”
“So many dreams we shared before we shared each other. So many dreams we shared, like the stars at noon.” These opening lyrics are featured …
“65” review: 65 million years of boredom
Dinosaurs have been a staple in cinema since the dawn of filmmaking. Whether it be Winsor McCay’s groundbreaking “Gertie the Dinosaur” or Steven Spielberg’s phenomenal …
“Past Lives” review: Longing for a sweetheart
“I liked you for who you are, and who you are is a person who leaves.” There’s something about longing for a what-if scenario that …
“May December” review: A Tragedy from the Tabloids
“What if I wasn’t ready to be making those kinds of decisions?” This question, spoken by Joe Yoo, is featured in “May December,” the latest …
“Poor Things” review: Yorgos Lanthimos’s Frankenstein
Since the dawn of filmmaking, cinema has allowed people to incorporate themes and messages in their work. Whether it be discovery and liberation (the latter …
“Saltburn” review: Emerald Fennell’s unraveling of obsession
Male obsession: A thematic element that has been prominent in cinema. Many examples of this include Nagisa Ōshima’s 1983 anti-war drama “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” …
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” review: Holiday classic
Christmas films are a longstanding staple of cinema going back to the Golden Age of Hollywood. In the Classical Hollywood period of cinema, there were …
“Napoleon” review: Portrait of an egomaniac
Napoleon Bonaparte: One of the most ruthless and infamous figures in international history. With his constant battles and invasions throughout Europe’s history, Napoleon is a …