Movie ReviewsSeen a lot of movies, got a lot of opinions.
Let’s get Lily Gladstone her Oscar.
“In Cold Light” is a Stark, Gritty, Beautifully Styled Thriller
Stylistically flashy in parts In Cold Light and with a dizzying infrared section, this film is a throwback to not-quite-action movies. The entire world doesn’t hang in the balance, but Ava’s entire livelihood does. That sure seems like enough to fight like hell for.
“Anniversary” Tracks the Disillusionment of Family and Democracy
Anniversary feels frighteningly relevant, but the film, and our society, would benefit most from the conversations we avoid.
“A House of Dynamite” Fizzles, Never Blows
A House of Dynamite an uncritical view of the state of global affairs that doesn’t go much deeper than “no nukes.” Bigelow crafted a powder keg of modern anxieties, but forgot to light the fuse.