David Gordon Green’s Nutcrackers comes into the holiday lineup with a bit of nostalgia tucked under its arm. It’s not hard to see what Green was aiming for here—a throwback to the scrappy, heart-on-its-sleeve family comedies of the ’70s and ’80s, the kind that didn’t try too hard to be polished but somehow made their…
Let’s talk about Sweethearts. It’s a movie that, on the surface, feels like it could fit neatly into the sea of direct-to-streaming comedies that pop up, get a few chuckles, and then vanish from memory. But Sweethearts tries to be more than that. It’s a buddy comedy wrapped in teenage awkwardness and sprinkled with the…
From the start, Porcelain War demands your attention. It’s one of those films that doesn’t let you breathe, doesn’t let you sit comfortably. It yanks you into its world of battlefields, shattered ceramics, and weary artists clinging to their crafts as the world collapses around them. It’s haunting, moving, frustrating, and, honestly, a little overwhelming….
Ridley Scott has returned to the Roman arena with Gladiator II, a bold attempt to recapture the raw intensity of the original. It’s big. It’s loud. It’s everything you’d expect — and maybe a little less. From a Christian perspective, though, there’s a lot to unpack here. The story isn’t just about swords and sand;…
Sequels are tricky. They carry the weight of what came before, the expectation to do more, and the challenge of being both familiar and fresh. Moana 2 doesn’t entirely escape these currents, but it swims boldly forward, balancing nostalgia with darker, deeper waters. As I watched, I found myself torn between awe at its ambition…
There’s a strange ache that lingers long after Maria fades to black, like the echo of a note sung with such precision it borders on pain. It’s not the sort of ache that comes from a tightly-wound tragedy or the abruptness of loss. No, this ache comes from watching the gradual unraveling of someone whose…
To describe Luca Guadagnino’s Queer as merely a film feels reductive—it’s more like a provocation in cinematic form. Adapted from William S. Burroughs’ slippery, enigmatic novella, the movie defies convention at every turn. It wants to be both a visceral experience and an intellectual exercise, challenging viewers to grapple with themes of isolation, desire, and…
Let’s not sugarcoat it—The Seed of a Sacred Fig isn’t your cozy weekend watch. It’s not something you throw on while baking Christmas cookies or half-watch with your phone in hand. It’s demanding, it’s relentless, and at three hours long, it’s a film that dares you to look away. But if you’re willing to sit…
It’s that time of year again. You know, the season when the air smells like cinnamon, the radio won’t stop blasting carols, and streaming platforms overflow with Christmas movies vying for your attention. Among this year’s contenders is That Christmas, a movie that tries—really tries—to be a heartwarming addition to your holiday watchlist. Directed by…
Some films grip you with their polish—slick editing, a rhythmic pace, a tidy conclusion. Others are more jagged, their edges raw enough to catch on your thoughts long after the credits have rolled. Lucy Lawless’s debut documentary, Never Look Away, falls into the latter category. It’s not a film that wants to entertain you, at…