Sundance 2020: “Surge” Throws Ben Whishaw Over the Edge
Ben Whishaw shakes off the shackles of Paddington Bear in an intense, if meandering thriller about a man driven to the brink.
Ben Whishaw shakes off the shackles of Paddington Bear in an intense, if meandering thriller about a man driven to the brink.
From anticipated followups by acclaimed filmmakers to exciting debuts by new voices, here’s a shortlist of what to catch at this year’s fest.
Jane Campion’s chronicle of Fannie Brawne and Romantic poet John Keats’ courtship is a masterful study of longing and star power.
While Skyfall was a rousing success, Mendes’ return to the Bond franchise, bogs itself down in tiresome lore and continuity.
Sam Mendes powers his leading ladies to metatextual heights in his first Bond outing.
The Wachowskis’ most polarizing film offers an emotional payoff — if you’re willing to invest the time & attention.
Todd Haynes’ unconventional take on the life of Bob Dylan turned the concept of myth & reality on its head.
Jessica Hausner’s sci-fi yarn about plants that emit happy drugs doesn’t branch out as widely as one would like.
Disney offers a rousing, delightful update to the children’s film classic.
Paul King’s delightful, charming followup to the first Paddington is a lovely ode to family, friendship, ingenuity – and, of course, marmalade. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood In a world where Minions and Lightning McQueen dominate the attention of most children in America, it’s lamentable that Paddington isn’t more of a thing here. … REVIEW: Paddington 2