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"ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER" Shows Paul Thomas Anderson's Pynchonian Vision of Revolution, Responsibility, and Regression
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is a dense, delirious, and deeply felt action-thriller disguised as a domestic drama, steeped in the paranoia of post-radical America. Director and writer Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA) returns with his most anarchic film since INHERENT VICE , delivering a chaotic, two-hour-and-forty-two-minute meditation on what happens when the fight for global revolution devolves into a desperate battle for a quiet life. The film centers on Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCap
Cheryl Clark
Sep 28


'Nuremberg': A Chilling New Look at the Genesis of the HISTORICAL Trials
A powerful new film from writer-director James Vanderbilt revisits the consequential period immediately following the cessation of World War II in Europe, when the international community grappled with how to hold the surviving architects of Hitler’s Nazi regime accountable for their committed atrocities. While U.S. Congress advocated for swift executions, chief U.S. prosecutor Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) fought for the establishment of an unprecedented international
Jonathan Parsons
Sep 14


Spinal Tap Returns: The Mockumentary Masters Strike a Chord with 'The End Continues'
Forty-one years after their cult classic mockumentary first satirized the world of hard rock, the most beloved fictional band in cinematic history has made its triumphant return to the screen. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues features the reunion of the indelible trio—Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), and Derek Small (Harry Shearer)—as they embark on a final show following a fifteen-year hiatus. Documenting their highly anticipated comebac
Brad Willows
Sep 11


'Freakier Friday' Disappoints and Fails to Capture the Original's Charm
The body-swap comedy is a durable fixture in Hollywood, boasting a long lineage that includes genre touchstones such as Heaven Can Wait, All of Me, Big, and even the more regrettable, albeit enjoyable, Switch. Among the numerous screen adaptations of Mary Rodgers' 1972 kid-lit classic, the 2003 version of Freaky Friday —starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan—remains the pinnacle. That Mark Waters-directed feature elevated the material with zesty dialogue (courtesy of wri
Cheryl Clark
Aug 12


Retro-Futuristic Resonance: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Prioritizes Heart Over Hyperbole
In a move suggesting Marvel has absorbed critical feedback from recent box office underperformers, The Fantastic Four: First Steps embraces a pleasing back-to-basics ethos. The film exhibits a refreshing willingness to prioritize character development over the studio's typically overwhelming barrage of interchangeable computer-generated action sequences. Crucially, the filmmakers ensure the audience is presented with relatable individuals worth investing in. This installment
Jonathan Parsons
Jul 24


'Superman' Reinvigorates the Man of Steel with Heart and Humor
As the new co-chair of DC Studios, alongside producer Peter Safran, James Gunn makes his directorial debut for the studio with Superman , a film that carries his signature mission: to inject irreverent humor and unabashed, exhilarating genre geekdom into the often-oppressive darkness of contemporary superhero cinema. The result is a comic-book action-adventure grounded by a genuinely warm human heart. The movie clearly stems from a deep affection for Richard Donner’s 1978 eve
Jonathan Parsons
Jul 13


Boyle and Garland's Triumphant Return: '28 Years Later' Reinvigorates the Rage Virus Saga
A little over two decades after director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland redefined the zombie apocalypse genre with the kinetic and politically charged 28 Days Later , the duo returns with the highly anticipated sequel, 28 Years Later . The 2002 original remains one of the most influential horror films of the 21st century, renowned for its high-intensity suspense and sharp allegory, notably discarding George A. Romero’s slow-moving undead in favor of fast-moving, sw
Brad Willows
Jun 22


'F1: The Movie' Accelerates Audiences Deep into the World of Grand Prix Racing
The global popularity of Formula 1 racing, significantly bolstered by the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive (which premiered in 2019 and gained traction during the pandemic, introducing terms like Grand Prix, brands like Ferrari and Red Bull, and drivers such as Lewis Hamilton to a wider American audience), has paved the way for a major cinematic exploration of the sport. Director Joseph Kosinski's F1: The Movie , which is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 27 befo
Jonathan Parsons
Jun 15
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