& Categories Filmmaker of the Month Movies March 29, 2021 “In the Mood for Love” is a masterclass in cinematic yearning Wong Kar-wai's arguable masterpiece is a sumptuous, meditative ode to unconsummated passion.
& Categories Filmmaker of the Month Movies November 18, 2020 “The Weight of Water” sets us adrift in sex, truth and time Sean Penn and Elizabeth Hurley set sail in this testament to Kathyrn Bigelow's trend for aquatic turmoil.
“ Categories Anniversaries Movies Reviews November 17, 2020 “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” answered questions no one was asking Ron Howard's live-action take on the Dr. Seuss classic remains a crass & unpleasant mess that has the gall to present an anti-materialism message.
R Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies October 24, 2020 Raimi gives viewers “The Gift” of returning to spooks After digressing from the horror genre, Sam Raimi's 2000 effort marked an affecting supernatural tale with solid performances.
& Categories Anniversaries Movies Reviews October 6, 2020 “Dancer in the Dark” at 20: A haunting swan song that’s complicated to love Despite on-set conflict, Lars von Trier’s collaboration with Björk is still emotionally devastating and superb two decades later.
& Categories Columns Features Movies P.S.H. I Love You September 21, 2020 “Almost Famous” is still even-keeled escapism Cameron Crowe's rock and roll dramedy may not be the most realistic tale, but it's a keen mix of chaotic and crowd-pleasing.
C Categories Anniversaries Movies August 18, 2020 Celebrating the silly but sumptuous “The Cell” Tarsem's sci-fi/horror/serial killer drama suffered from an implausible plot, but remains a feast for the eyes.
& Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies August 8, 2020 “Joint Security Area” is a split decision Rough around the edges but fascinating nonetheless, Park Chan-wook's breakout hit remains a signal of his later work.
& Categories Anniversaries Features Movies June 30, 2020 “The Patriot” at 20: Yankee Doodle Dreary 20 years later, Roland Emmerich's Revolutionary War drama skewers U.S. history and Mel Gibson's persona without trying to—or realizing it.
R Categories Features Movies May 12, 2020 Remembering the fleet-footed delights of “Center Stage” Nicholas Hytner's coming-of-age dance picture still holds a special place in the hearts of Milennial women twenty years on.
