Does “The Rip” Rip?
Without an escalation of tension, The Rip has no energy to ignite its story of betrayal, so it ends up not as a rip, but as a mere tear.
“People We Meet on Vacation” is a Sweet Escape
There’s also a thin line between romance and friendship, and People We Meet on Vacation revels in the magic that happens when we step across that line. It’s exactly what the doctor ordered for a cold, rainy day.
Netflix’s “Wake Up Dead Man” Trades Whimsy for Something Darker in New “Knives Out” Installment
For a film that will have “A Benoit Blanc Mystery” added to its title, Wake Up Dead Man feels far away from that detective.
Richard Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague” Returns to the French New Wave
Nouvelle Vague is not the act of rebellion it documents, but it is a charming escape to a time film lovers wish they could’ve experienced firsthand.
“Jay Kelly” Reminds Us Why George Clooney is a Movie Star
Jay Kelly is a mournful, humorous reflection of life and the fact that, try as we might, we cannot have a do-over.
"Glass Onion" - Netflix Film Review
Unlike other franchises that seemingly stick around far longer than they’re welcome, the mysteries of Benoit Blanc have the potential to delight for years to come.
"Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" - Netflix Film Review
For a film about the necessity for heart and kindness, there’s a hollowness that’s impossible to overcome.
"The Wonder" - Netflix Film Review
The Wonder is a bleak tale of an unexpected connection between two people well acquainted with hardship. Pugh’s performance, as always, elevates this to something beyond a religious period piece mystery about life itself.
“Luckiest Girl Alive” - Netflix Film Review
Luckiest Girl Alive is able to tie everything up with a neat bow at the end because nothing was ever unpacked to begin with. This latest Netflix Original is sensationalized trauma packaged neatly for the true-crime-obsessed crowd.