‘Dunkirk’ is Christopher Nolan at his best | review

Dunkirk is a thrilling and emotional war movie that is singular in its form and a high-point in Christopher Nolan's already impressive career Quick cut: Though it is infused with the cinematic innovation that's synonymous with Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk also finds him at his most human. The action, visuals, and disorienting story make it a cinematic…

Spider-Man: Homecoming review — A funny and bright teen superhero romp

Funny, bright, and charming, this younger version the web-slinger in Spider-Man: Homecoming breathes new life into the character and superhero genre. The bright colors, catchy soundtrack, and witty dialogue make this incarnation of Spider-Man the most light-hearted. However, what makes Spider-Man: Homecoming the best movie in the many versions of the character so far is that it's hyper-aware…

The Beguiled review — A darkly funny southern gothic tale

The 1971 southern gothic tale The Beguiled has been reimagined with a sharp, witty tone that delivers some darkly funny laughs. Some of the greatest facets of a southern gothic tale — equivocal gender roles, a decaying setting, social alienation — all appear in both adaptations of Thomas P. Cullinan’s novel A Painted Devil, renamed The Beguiled.…

2017 Emmy Predictions: Comedy Series — Can Atlanta take down Veep?

Freshman series Atlanta and returning nominee black-ish will give Veep a run for its money in the race for Outstanding Comedy Series Unlike its Drama counterpart, Outstanding Comedy Series is a relatively weak category this year that won't have much change from last year. Two-time winner Veep will get back in and is the frontrunner to win. However, there are a couple contenders that…