★★★1/2 It may be all style and no substance, but there is never a dull moment in Edward Berger's psychological drama, with the over-the-top visuals and Colin Farrell's electric and incredibly sweaty performance keeping me hooked throughout.
★★★★1/2 Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons deliver career-best performances in Yorgos Lanthimos' darkly inventive sci-fi comedy, a wild ride through humanity's ever-present paranoia and the mysteries of an uncertain future.
★★★★ Rian Johnson continues to explore the seasons with his third Benoit Blanc murder-mystery, cleverly weaving the Easter backdrop into a witty and gripping clash between faith and secularism.
★★★★★ Hilarious and thematically rich, Paul Thomas Anderson's sweeping political caper allows the celebrated director to orchestrate a dazzling spectacle of controlled chaos in his boldest and most captivating film yet.
★★★ Despite Spike Lee's bold stylistic flourishes in this jazz-infused spin on a Kurosawa classic, his latest joint stumbles with erratic pacing and a distracting upbeat soundtrack that drains away any sense of peril.
★★★1/2 Austin Butler electrifies every scene with majestic charm in this surprisingly fun crime caper from Darren Aronofsky, though the director's signature grit sometimes clouds the film's light-hearted tone.
Quick thoughts and reviews of all the new releases I was able to catch in August.
★★★★ Writer-Director Eva Victor thoughtfully explores a challenging subject in this black comedy that cleverly balances sombre post-traumatic drama with quirky indie satire
Quick thoughts and reviews of all the new releases I was able to catch in July.
★★★1/2 Whether you love it or hate it, Tim Robinson's cringeworthy comedic style translates effectively to the big screen in this painful and uncomfortable film about losing friendships.
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