Michael says: “**SPOILERS if you care about who wins.** “What I learned form watching GODZILLA VS. KONG was that I am either a) further from the mainstream than I had already thought, or b) Mothra’s appearance in a monster movie
Diane says: “If you didn’t get enough ghost sex in BURNING GHOST, here’s another chance. In LAND, Robin Wright is wracked by grief after the sudden loss of her husband and son. Edee can’t stand human company, so opts for
Michael says: “Sam Levinson wrote and directed this overwrought two-hander during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and what might have been a interesting examination of how love and hate aren’t all that far apart in a relationship, turns out to be a
Diane says: “Irish film HERSELF, a 2020 Sundance selection, is a pale shadow of last year’s WILD ROSE. Altho main character Sandra’s woes are more external than Jessie Buckley’s were, she’s a single mother with a dream. Having left an
Diane says: “ARCHIVE had its digital release this summer, after losing a debut slot at the cancelled SXSW. It’s the first feature of Gavin Rothery, whose previous credits emphasize art direction and sfx. So ARCHIVE has a *great* look, in
Chris says: “Musical trio braves its way through a flood in a camper van in order to make it to a “Battle of the Bands” in Tehran where they believe fame and fortune will surely be theirs. The setting/situation makes
Michael says: “British romantic comedy BENJAMIN is one of those films that’s amusing up to a point, then it moves into insufferable and nearly unbearable to watch. I know I’m in the minority here, (BENJAMIN has a Rotten Tomatoes score
Thom says: “I once spent a week in Malmö, where Moodysson lives with his family, which I know is neither here nor there. I’m sorry to report that this once very promising Swedish director has lost his way. His TOGETHER
Thom says: “French director Ozon was well on his way to becoming one of my favorite TOP 10 LIVING DIRECTORS with his 4 really strong showings WATER DROPS ON BURNING ROCKS, UNDER THE SAND, 8 WOMEN, & SWIMMING POOL (my
Chris says: “I applaud Jenny Slate for toning down her usual quirkiness a few notches, but apart from the stunning cinematography and maybe David Paymer’s incendiary speech at his daughter’s wedding, nothing here makes much of a lasting impression. 2
