January 4, 2022Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on LICORICE PIZZA is a nostalgic, complex tale of youth and naïveté with two astounding lead actors LICORICE PIZZA is a nostalgic, complex tale of youth and naïveté with two astounding lead actors
December 28, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on DON’T LOOK UP is a pointed criticism of America’s political landscape with a surprising amount of heart DON’T LOOK UP is a pointed criticism of America’s political landscape with a surprising amount of heart
December 25, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on THE HAND OF GOD is an authentic, personal coming-of-age story that is equal parts charming and emotional THE HAND OF GOD is an authentic, personal coming-of-age story that is equal parts charming and emotional
December 12, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on C’MON C’MON is a hopeful depiction of human nature despite an uncertain future C’MON C’MON is a hopeful depiction of human nature despite an uncertain future
December 10, 2021December 10, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on THE POWER OF THE DOG is a transcendent slow-burn with powerful themes of generational trauma and toxic masculinity THE POWER OF THE DOG is a transcendent slow-burn with powerful themes of generational trauma and toxic masculinity
November 30, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on KING RICHARD is an inspirational, fascinating story of determination anchored by standout performances KING RICHARD is an inspirational, fascinating story of determination anchored by standout performances
November 28, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on TICK, TICK…BOOM! is a transcendent musical theater adaptation with the finest direction, acting of 2021 TICK, TICK…BOOM! is a transcendent musical theater adaptation with the finest direction, acting of 2021
November 9, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on THE FRENCH DISPATCH is a charming, hilarious ode to journalism and storytelling THE FRENCH DISPATCH is a charming, hilarious ode to journalism and storytelling
November 9, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on ETERNALS is a visually stunning triumph that goes thematically deeper than any Marvel film thus far ETERNALS is a visually stunning triumph that goes thematically deeper than any Marvel film thus far
November 2, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on ANTLERS is an underrated and effectively creepy slow-burn horror film with great effects ANTLERS is an underrated and effectively creepy slow-burn horror film with great effects
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