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 22, 2021December 22, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is a bombastic, entertaining fan-centered experience that needs a better plot SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME is a bombastic, entertaining fan-centered experience that needs a better plot
December 20, 2021December 20, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on WEST SIDE STORY is a beautifully-directed remake with some of the best musical choreography ever put to film WEST SIDE STORY is a beautifully-directed remake with some of the best musical choreography ever put to film
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
December 9, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on HOUSE OF GUCCI is a well-acted, yet agonizingly long biopic without a clear purpose HOUSE OF GUCCI is a well-acted, yet agonizingly long biopic without a clear purpose
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 23, 2021Joel AlexanderLeave a Comment on RED NOTICE is an entertaining yet ultimately generic, forgettable Netflix blockbuster RED NOTICE is an entertaining yet ultimately generic, forgettable Netflix blockbuster
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