Four Movies with Oscar Potential from Cannes 2024
Cannes 2024: Three great movies in Un Certain Regard
“Heated Rivarly” episode 6 recap and review: “The Cottage”
“Heated Rivalry” episode 3 review: “Hunter”
“Heated Rivalry” takes a break from Ilya and Shane to follow another player who also has a simmering undercover romance. Continue reading “Heated Rivalry” episode 3 review: “Hunter”
‘Marty Supreme’ is messy, mad, and mesmerizing
Timothée Chalamet stars as a would-be table tennis star tears through New York City in the pursuit of greatness—and some cash—in “Marty Supreme” Continue reading ‘Marty Supreme’ is messy, mad, and mesmerizing
‘Wicked: For Good’ stays true to its story, for better and worse | movie review
“Wicked: For Good” brings the story of Elphaba and Glinda to a satisfying conclusion, even as its source material’s flaws glimmer through. Continue reading ‘Wicked: For Good’ stays true to its story, for better and worse | movie review
‘Black Phone 2’ brings nightmares to life
“Black Phone 2” channels “A Nightmare on Elm Street” as Ethan Hawke’s serial killer The Grabber comes back from the dead Continue reading ‘Black Phone 2’ brings nightmares to life
‘Him’ strives for greatness—and falls short
An NFL prospect who falls under the tutelage of an enigmatic star of the game who may have sinister intentions in Jordan Peele-produced “Him” Continue reading ‘Him’ strives for greatness—and falls short
Crime romance ‘Carolina Caroline’ will steal your heart
‘Carolina Caroline’ twists the Bonnie and Clyde story for the turn of the century as a couple stages a crime spree across the American south. Continue reading Crime romance ‘Carolina Caroline’ will steal your heart
‘Hamnet’ transforms grief into art | analysis and review
“Hamnet” follows a couple as they grow into a family only to suffer a devastating loss that forces them to confront the question of how to move on Continue reading ‘Hamnet’ transforms grief into art | analysis and review
‘Obsession’ is an instant horror classic
Bear gets more than he bargained for when his wish that his long-time crush falls in love with him goes awry in “Obsession” Continue reading ‘Obsession’ is an instant horror classic
Shakespeare’s sad boy ‘Hamlet’ gets a thrilling modern reinvention
TIFF 2025 | ‘Hamlet’ gets a modern retelling that trades Denmark for London’s high society, infused with Hindu culture and led by Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. Continue reading Shakespeare’s sad boy ‘Hamlet’ gets a thrilling modern reinvention
The situationship tragicomedy of ‘Oh, Hi’ | movie review
Oh, Hi stars Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman as a would-be couple whose romantic rural getaway is turned upside down by a misunderstanding that careens into comedy of errors. Continue reading The situationship tragicomedy of ‘Oh, Hi’ | movie review
