Drama
Bob Marley: One Love – Film Review
While not without its flaws, Bob Marley: One Love adds an important voice to the chorus of works celebrating one of music’s most transformative figures.
Sometimes I Think About Dying – Film Review
Sometimes I Think About Dying is a film with heart and ambition. Despite its shortcomings, it provides a contemplative look at the lives we lead in quiet desperation and the fleeting moments that can imbue those lives with meaning.
Arthur the King – Film Review
Despite its admirable attempt to bring a remarkable true story to life, Arthur the King remains a middling affair, resonating as a tale not fully told, much like a race not quite won.
October Sky – Film Review
October Sky is a cinematic celebration of the human spirit, capturing the essence of curiosity, the importance of education, and the power of dreaming big.
Little Wing – Film Review
With a little more narrative focus and character development, Little Wing could have soared higher, but as it stands, it is a commendable film that speaks to the power of unexpected connections and the journey towards self-discovery.
- 2024
- Drama
Molly’s Game – Film Review
Molly’s Game achieves a near-perfect balance of style and substance, marred only slightly by its occasional lapses into over-explanation and an underexplored exploration of its more thematic elements.
A History of Violence – Film Review
A History of Violence is a film that, through its exploration of the complex layers of human identity and morality, invites viewers to reflect on their own perceptions of violence and redemption.
Eraser – Film Review
Eraser feels like a relic of its time, embodying both the strengths and weaknesses of 90s action cinema. Its ambitious action set pieces and Schwarzenegger’s undeniable charisma are highlights, yet these cannot fully compensate for the film’s narrative shortcomings and…
Get a Job – Film Review
Get a Job is a film that promises more than it delivers, a superficial take on what could have been a rich, poignant exploration of millennial malaise and the search for meaning in a precarious economic landscape.
Barbershop – Film Review
Barbershop made a significant cultural impact, sparking discussions about the representation of African-American communities in cinema and the importance of preserving local cultural institutions.