what the film attempts doesn’t always work, but I appreciate the swings it takes
Damsel (Movie Review)
performances that aren’t “bad” and the occasional pretty picture aren’t enough to really keep my attention
Animation Celebration: Chico & Rita
if you enjoyed the jazz-soaked stories that are La La Land, Whiplash, or Soul, this hidden gem might just be your tempo.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Streaming Show Review)
This new iteration of an old tale comes off well.
Maboroshi (Movie Review)
Despite an intriguing fantastical premise and strong visuals, I was let down by a story that loses its focus too often
The Kitchen (Movie Review)
I can’t wait to see what Kaluuya and the rest of the creative cooks in The Kitchen whip up next.
Animation Celebration: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
It’s a must-watch for fans of the studio’s style and humor and could feasibly be a starting point for an Aardman newbie.
Good Grief (Movie Review)
Here’s just hoping that Levy’s followup projects are more good work, and less Good Grief.
A Murder at the End of the World (Streaming Show Review)
What’s undeniable is we have quite the achievement that stands out in quite the crowded genre of late
Animation Celebration: Nocturna
Nocturna’s charm, which it builds through its design and world building, goes a long way
All the Light We Cannot See (Streaming Show Review)
All the Light We Cannot See offers more than enough to avoid being weighed down by the admittedly dark subject matter
Blue Eye Samurai (Streaming Show Review)
This is the most exciting and beautiful animated project from Netflix since Arcane