‘Andor’ episode 7: A chillingly realistic depiction of life under fascism
From government oppression to personal grief, ‘Andor’ dissects the process of radicalization.
On Oct 19, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Review: ‘Glass Onion’ is a hilarious and cleverly-plotted sequel to ‘Knives Out’
With a more complex role for Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc, ‘Glass Onion’ is another fantastic whodunnit—although perhaps not as sharp as its predecessor.
On Oct 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘She Said’ centers the reporting process in a recreation of the Harvey Weinstein investigation
Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as the reporters at the center of the groundbreaking investigation.
On Oct 17, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski
‘Decision to Leave’ sneaks up on you
Park Chan-wook plays with desire instead of revenge.
On Oct 17, 2022 by Audra Schroeder
‘The Rings of Power’ ends season 1 as it began: With wildly uneven pacing
The show manages to feel glacially slow, even while rushing through momentous events.
On Oct 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘House of the Dragon’ pulls some power moves in penultimate episode
The brewing conflict comes to a head.
‘Andor’, the Empire, and cultural erasure
From Cassian’s homeworld to Luthen Rael’s antique store, ‘Andor’ shows how the Empire colonizes and erases entire cultures.
On Oct 13, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The best films of the New York Film Festival (so far)
There’s still a few days left of NYFF, but here are some of the highlights.
On Oct 13, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski
‘Andor’ episode 6: No one is safe
This heist episode is a masterclass in dramatic tension, delivering a 45-minute thriller to rival ‘Rogue One.’
On Oct 12, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘TÁR’ is an incisive character study with a gripping central performance at its heart
Cate Blanchett is exceptional.
On Oct 7, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski
‘Interview with the Vampire’: A celebration of toxic romance
A warm welcome to television’s messiest couple.
On Oct 6, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The best movies from Fantastic Fest
Here are some of our favorites from the fest, most of which will be released this fall.
On Oct 6, 2022 by Audra Schroeder, Tiffany Kelly
‘Andor’ episode 5: Of course the Rebellion includes a Theory Guy
This episode feels like an observational dramedy about activist politics, complete with a guy who wants you to read his manifesto.
On Oct 5, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Visiting Imperial Coruscant, ‘Andor’ deftly illustrates the banality of evil
Andor’s writers are fascinated by petty corruption and corporate overreach; a huge step up for political storytelling in ‘Star Wars.’
‘The Menu’ is a creative satire that will leave you a little hungry
Seat the rich.
On Oct 3, 2022 by Audra Schroeder
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