A Moody & Sharp Satire From Larraín: ‘El Conde’ (REVIEW)
El Conde, while primarily driven by its dark humor, keeps in tension the twisted and menacing reality of what Chileans lived through at the hands of Pinochet.
‘Oppenheimer’ Marks One of Nolan’s Greatest Yet Politically Neutral Films (REVIEW)
In the end, Nolan delivered a film that visually and thematically dug its way into the marrow. He pushes the boundaries of filmmaking in creating a sonic and opulent experience of our worst modern crimes.
There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Lifetime Guarantee’
Phranc’s life and career, as outlined in Lifetime Guarantee, is a tale of how assimilation and the stresses of capitalism come for us all.
‘Talk to Me’ is a Mix of Grief and Horror (REVIEW)
I appreciate Talk to Me for showing me that fear can come from grief and grief can come from fear.
35 Years Later, ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Remains Relevant, Revolutionary, & Radicalizing
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a major creative, artistic, and legal achievement, and one with some surprisingly powerful themes.
Director Alex Winter on ‘The YouTube Effect’ and the Power of Parasocial Experience
Director Alex Winter spoke to Screen Speck about his third documentary, “The YouTube Effect,” YouTube’s content moderation attempts, and whether he feels optimistic about the site’s huge and still-growing influence.
The Little Mermaid’s ‘Part of Your World’ Remains Disney’s Definitive Dreaming Song
Thanks to the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, ‘Part of Your World’ is still Disney’s most iconic “I Want” song, in part because it’s so achingly human.
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1’ -An Explosive Addition to the Franchise (REVIEW)
Dead Reckoning is bold, unassuming, and very much the summer’s action flick.
‘Maggie Moore (s)’: A Misfire on the Desert (REVIEW)
Maggie Moore (s) is a quirky yet messy dark comedy that meanders for most of its 90 min runtime.
‘Air’: Not Just Another Sports Apparel Movie (REVIEW)
Air is a fun, engaging, and dynamic movie that brings the details of this million-dollar brand to life.