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Review: It (2017)

Saw It. My brother and I often mocked the ‘90s miniseries for its more dated and watered-down elements (though Tim Curry’s performance...

Review: Wonder Woman

Saw Wonder Woman. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, considering DC’s recent track record; I’m an unapologetic Man of Steel fan, but Dawn...

Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Come rain or shine, comic book nerds must fulfill certain obligations, and so I braved the storm to catch a screening of Guardians of the...

Review - John Wick: Chapter 2

The second film in the John Wick franchise opens with the titular retired contract killer finally tracking down his stolen car—the...

Review - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Wedge Antilles is my favorite Star Wars character. In a fantasy world built on a foundation of fairy tale conventions, this humble...

The Facade Awakens

As is the case with any work of art (popular or otherwise), the latest episode of the Star Wars saga rewards subsequent viewings....

The Force Awakens: Shadows of the Empire

The oppressive sun beats down on the shifting sand dunes and salt-caked valleys of planet Jakku. Our heroine, Rey, her face obscured by...

Review: An Inn in Tokyo

With my free trial period of FilmStruck quickly coming to an end, I finally got around to watching An Inn in Tokyo, one of Yasujiro Ozu’s...

Review: Dragon Inn

Signed up for a free trial of FilmStruck to watch the recently-added Dragon Inn. This 1967 Wuxia classic from acclaimed director King Hu...

Review: El Topo

Just got back in from a midnight screening of El Topo at IFC Center. I’ve read a lot about this perennial arthouse favorite over the...

Review - Spider-Man: Homecoming

Got off work with just enough time to squeeze in a screening of Spider-Man: Homecoming before hitting the Japan Cuts film festival...

Review - Captain America: Civil War

Loss. If I had to sum up the central thematic concern driving Marvel’s latest cinematic offering in one word, that would be it: loss....

Review: The Predator

Shane Black’s The Predator is kind of a mixed bag. Which is hardly surprising, considering how incredibly busy the movie is, juggling way...

Review: Rampage (2018)

Back in 2015, Rock “The Dwayne” Johnson conquered an earthquake. A few short months from now, he’ll topple a skyscraper. But in this...

Review - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Well, I finally got around to watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the latest piece of evidence in Rock “The Dwayne” Johnson’s...

Review: The Other Side of the Wind

The Other Side of the Wind is currently streaming on Netflix, but I’m happy to say that I was able to experience it on the big screen,...

Review: Liz and the Blue Bird

Went to Village East Cinema for a screening of Liz and the Blue Bird, the latest animated film from Japanese director Naoko Yamada, who...

Review: King Kong vs. Godzilla

Caught a screening of King Kong vs. Godzilla at Metrograph. Unfortunately, it was the English language version, but the original Japanese...

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