(This dispatch is part of our coverage of the 2019 Chicago International Film Festival.) Welp, CIFF keeps chugging […]
satire
Tone-deaf obviousness and blunt-force capitalist critiques plague Morris’ latest, letting down its good intentions with disappointing bluntness.
Danny McBride’s latest collaboration with Jody Hill and David Gordon Green doesn’t quite keep the faith.
HBO’s cuttingly dark upper-crust family drama carves new depths of capitalist depravity in the season premiere.
Sameh Zoabi’s politically-charged satire of Palestinian soap operas works better as farce than social polemic.
Zach Gayne’s psychological thriller/comedy about female friendship starts out strong, but quickly loses its way.
An early Quentin Tarantino screenplay is turned into an over the top look at America’s obsession with crime & criminals.
Denys Arcand’s droll French caper comedy leans a little too hard on cliche and creaky anti-capitalist screeds.