Tag: Focus Features
‘The Uprising’ Film Review: A Dull Mix of History and Legend
“Andrew Garfield is an actor who works hard when inhabiting a character and is one of the most interesting performers of his generation.”
‘Anemone’ Film Review: Ronan Day-Lewis Makes Art of Regret and Redemption
Ronan Day-Lewis bleeds creativity and originality, crafting a darkly ambient and profound human drama that floats easily between eerie realism and dreamlike psychedelica.
‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Film Review: Wes Anderson at His Most Introspective
As with any Anderson piece, there is method behind the madness and genuine emotion under the askew surface.
‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ Film Review: A Sweet Tale of Music and Life
This is a film as intoxicatingly beautiful and peaceful as the Welsh seaside village where the story takes place.
‘Nosferatu’ Film Review: A Supremely Frightening Horror Masterpiece
a darkly sexual tragedy of the macabre that takes its place as one of the great horror films of the past few decades.
‘Conclave’ Film Review: An Involving Papal Thriller
Indulging its audience in both the serious and the suspenseful, Conclave is a compelling, literate and well-crafted dramatic thriller for adults.
‘Piece by Piece’ Film Review: Music, Joy, and Inspiration LEGO Style!
The very definition of a cinematic experience
‘The Bikeriders’ Film Review: A Potent and Brooding Biker Drama
American Cinema’s love affair with the biker culture started with László Benedek’s 1953 film, The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando. The actor’s legendary performance would set the tone for young rebels on screen and off. In Jeff Nichols’ terrific new
‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Film Review: An 80s Spin on Mary Shelley’s Classic
Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy early Halloween from Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams (the daughter of Robin Williams, making her directorial debut). Their new horror/comedy, “Lisa Frankenstein” is an entertaining delight. The filmmaking pair have crafted an ode
‘Eileen’ Film review: Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway make an Intense Screen Pairing
Thomasin McKenzie is an actress who gets better and better with each new film. William Oldroyd’s “Eileen” continues her streak of great performances, as the always interesting young actress gets one of her meatiest roles yet. McKenzie plays the reserved