Some films hit you with a tidal wave of action, others coax you into contemplation like a whisper. Then there’s Frank—a movie that wears a giant papier-mâché head, dances around the line of absurdity, and somehow leaves you pondering the deep things of life. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, this dark comedy mixes eccentricity with pathos…
Life’s biggest questions—purpose, mortality, and the unknown—are tricky terrain. They’re also front and center in Lucky, a quietly evocative film starring the legendary Harry Dean Stanton. The film’s beauty lies in its simplicity: an unhurried narrative, small-town characters with depth, and a protagonist who stares down the final chapter of life without blinking. For a…
Sitting down to watch Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is like stepping into a carnival funhouse, where every distorted mirror reflects not just absurdity but also some deeply uncomfortable truths. It’s hilariously chaotic and brilliantly constructed, yet it leaves you with a lingering sense of unease. If laughter…
When the holiday season rolls around, it brings a particular craving for movies that feel like warm blankets on a frosty evening. You want something that sparkles like the lights on a Christmas tree, maybe with a pinch of romance, a dollop of humor, and a sprinkling of heartfelt lessons. Enter The Merry Gentlemen, a…
When it comes to holiday movies, there’s a well-trodden path most of them follow. You know the drill: snow-dusted towns, mismatched lovers, maybe a plucky kid learning the “true meaning of Christmas.” And yet, here comes Hot Frosty, barreling in with a premise so ridiculous it almost dares you to hit pause before the opening…
Christmas movies: a sacred genre built on warm fuzzies, timeless charm, and maybe, just maybe, a dash of magic. So when Red One rolls onto the scene with its loud, sugar-soaked action-comedy aesthetic, you know it’s going to be different. But is “different” good? For Red One, the answer is complicated. This Jake Kasdan-directed, star-powered…
Disney has returned to one of its nostalgic favorites with Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, reviving the magic of Wizards of Waverly Place for a new generation while delighting those who watched the original series as kids. There’s something about seeing familiar faces in a world that’s both familiar and fresh that brings a spark of…
There’s something refreshing yet familiar about St. Denis Medical, a sitcom that decides to make itself at home in the mockumentary genre without shouting about it. No, it’s not exactly reinventing the wheel—there’s a small-town hospital, a band of weary staff, and the format we know from The Office and Parks and Recreation. But this…
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point is not your typical holiday flick. It’s one of those movies you stumble upon thinking, “Alright, let’s see what this has to offer,” and then realize you’re getting something entirely different—and better—than what you expected. Directed by Tyler Taormina, it takes everything you think you know about Christmas movies, flips…
When a Christmas movie has “pageant” in the title, it might not instantly grab your attention. After all, we’ve seen Christmas pageants, attended them, and probably daydreamed through a few. But The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a movie that brings something surprisingly fresh to a well-worn holiday tradition. It’s more than a retelling of…