I Saw the TV Glow
I found myself in the rare position of being stunned—not by awe, but by how much I just didn’t enjoy I Saw the TV Glow.
Kinds of Kindness
Kinds of Kindness is not the most straightforward film. Lanthimos always challenges his audience, and I found myself scratching my head, trying to decipher what he was really trying to say. But that’s part of what makes him such a brilliant director.
We Bought a Zoo
We Bought a Zoo is a movie that never fails to bring on the tears, no matter how many times I’ve watched it.
Young Woman and the Sea
Young Woman and the Sea is an unexpected gem that deserved more than a quiet release on Disney+.
The Iron Claw
The Iron Claw is a deeply sobering film that explores the tragic story of the Von Erich family, legendary figures in the world of professional wrestling.
The Idea of You
Not that I'm expecting a lot of plausibility with my romance dramas, but 'The Idea of You' would have been better served if it were steeped in more reality.
Arthur the King
The unbelievability of what these racers in Arthur the King willingly put themselves through is inspiring and insane at the same time. Add a battered dog who won’t quit into the mix, and you have yourself a movie that is bound to tug on your heartstrings in one way or another.
Past Lives
Past Lives is one of the most realistic portrayals of divided love that you'll see.
Footloose (1984)
From the moment that this movie opens up with the closeups of the various dancing feet, I was automatically charmed by this '80s classic.
Quo Vadis, Aida?
What a gut punch Quo Vadis, Aida? is. I had no prior knowledge about the Bosnia War of 1995 or the Srebrenica Massacre that this film depicts. This is unlike any war film that I had seen before.
The Holdovers
The Holdovers is patient, but not slow. It's funny but doesn't go for the easy gag. It's heartbreaking, but not overly sentimental.
May December
May December is secretly one of the most scathing movie about movies ever. I didn't quite know how to feel about the film once it was finished, but I couldn't stop thinking about it the next day.
Leave the World Behind
The biggest question that I had after watching this film: Did Rose recognize her mom when she watched, “The One After the Superbowl?”
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
It's no wonder that Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a beloved Judy Blume novel. This story has to be one of the most realistic portrayals of adolescence that I have seen.
Fair Play
Fair Play will make you think twice about working together with your partner. I really found myself enraptured in the unraveling of the relationship between Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) as the two navigate promotions and investments in a highly competitive hedge fund.