Category: 2021
‘Wolf’: Stylish Thriller Observes, Feeds On Animalistic Traits in Humans
Wolf sees George MacKay and Paddy Considine go toe to toe in Nathalie Biancheri’s stylish thriller, akin to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Now in theaters.
‘House of Gucci’: Brilliant, Dynastic Family Politics At Its Finest
House of Gucci, from Ridley Scott is as much a drama of dynasties and family politics as it is a caricature of individuals inhabiting this Faustian tale. In theatres now.
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’: Nostalgia-Fueled Sequel Isn’t Afraid To Shine
Ghostbusters: Afterlife honors the legacy of the franchise with a modern tale full of humore. Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard and Paul Rudd are the best aspects of this movie. Now in theatres.
‘King Richard’: Feel-Good, Overly Ambitious Melodrama Highlights Passion and Fire Behind a Winning Combination
King Richard is the story of Richard Williams’ passion for setting up his children, future tennis stars Venus and Serena William, for success on the world stage. The project is overly ambitious, yet the feel-good nature of the story lobs the ball into the stratosphere. Now in theatres and on HBO Max.
‘Belfast’: Wistful Memories Of A Filmmaker’s Irish Youth
Kenneth Branagh’s memories of his formative years in the Ireland of his formative years make for a sweet tale
‘The Pebble and the Boy’: Bringing Mods To The Modern World
Chris Green’s ode to the era of the Mods is a sweet film that endears itself to its audience through music and character
‘Out Of The Blue’: A Stunning Drama Gets A Deserved Restoration
Dennis Hopper’s emotionally devastating masterwork receives a 4K restoration, allowing a rediscovery of the film and the great Linda Manz