Prometheus made its points with heavy, expository dialogue, while Covenant carries the themes forward through action and subtle, quick references.
+ MoreThis style is reminiscent of the 1950s, the period in which Harold and Lillian’s romance and careers were solidified. They are members of the Greatest Generation. To watch their story is to learn from the example of our elders. We have much to learn.
+ MoreThe Emma Watson-starring The Circle plays with these same ideas, nodding to questions about public presentatio,n how whether or not privacy is either possible in this always-connected present, and if we really want privacy anyway.
+ MoreIn lieu of a normal review of Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster, we’re excited to feature this conversation about the film between two of our Practicing Critics – Kevin Nye and Chris Lopez.
+ MoreA Quiet Passion is a plaintive film, but because of Davies’ inventiveness and Nixon’s performance, it is also exciting if you’re the kind of person who finds fine filmmaking itself thrilling to watch.
+ MoreThe long take also underscores Haim’s remarkable musicianship.
+ MoreI am a film snob. For the past sixteen years, one sign of that snobbery was having never seen any of the Fast and Furious movies. The shallow stories of fast cars, scantily-clad women, and outrageous action scenes didn’t seem worth the time. Then, Doris entered the scene.
+ MoreThe search for reasons to find Z fatigued me and left me ready to give up on the notion of the city of Z with some of Percy’s crew. However, my disposition changed after one of the WWI scenes.
+ MoreThe Ticket is sure-footed at every step. It’s not a showy film. It’s competent, and it is content to be so.
+ MoreThis July, Spider-Man is coming home.
+ MoreThe highlight of the movie is Takeshi Kitano’s weathered task force leader “Aramaki.” He’s weary of the bureaucracy, the secrets, the casualties, the questions. His countenance fits the mood of the narrative better than Major’s. She sulks. He sighs.
+ MoreIn Song to Song, Malick turns to Proverbs and follows a few characters as they search for wisdom itself and avoid and fall into various traps along the way.
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