Masquerade (1988) | Review by Pauline Kael
Masquerade blends thriller and romance with a plot of deception and love among the wealthy, set in the Hamptons. Subtle, engaging, and noir-esque.
Masquerade blends thriller and romance with a plot of deception and love among the wealthy, set in the Hamptons. Subtle, engaging, and noir-esque.
Bruce Crouchet deems “Dune” a debacle, criticizing its pacing, adaptation, and score, resulting in a film that fails to capture the novel’s essence.
Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction mocks cancel culture & PC, with a stellar Jeffrey Wright as Monk, facing cultural wars. A must-see satire.
The “poor things” in the title of the Greek director’s film are the women subjected to an eternal, ever-changing, and renewable system of oppression and identity stripping, robbing them of agency and will.
Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is a human, immersive film exploring the dilemma of creation, destruction, and guilt, set against a backdrop of war and scientific pursuit.
Breillat reimagines “Queen of Hearts” with a forbidden love story. Last Summer explores desire, but clunky dialogue & symbolism hold it back.
Jessica Chastain confronts a dark past when a classmate re-enters her life. Memory explores trauma, forgiveness & a glimmer of hope.
Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” overwhelms with visuals but stumbles in narrative. This review explores its ambition, epic scale, and lingering imagery, questioning if it gets lost in its own grandiosity.
Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers” explores a writer’s struggle with grief, memory, and finding solace. The film is a haunting portrayal of loss and the human need for connection.
“Nashville” offers an elated cinematic adventure, mixing humor and music into a deep exploration of American culture, sans overwhelming the viewer.
The humanist sci-fi maestro Denis Villeneuve turns his gaze to jihad, letting Timothée Chalamet ride the worms: a stellar sequel
Dune 2 review: Breathtaking visuals & action, but is spectacle enough? Explore Paul Atreides’ complex journey & Villeneuve’s masterful world-building, while questioning the film’s emotional depth.
Cord Jefferson’s film, based on Percival Everett’s novel, critiques racial stereotypes in literature and media, blending family drama and satire.
Beyond the Wall: Witnessing Evil Through the Banality of Everyday Life in The Zone of Interest
A journey through the hauntingly beautiful narrative of “Under the Skin”, where the confluence of alien enigma and the essence of humanity births a cult legend.
‘The Zone of Interest’ review: A riveting exploration of beauty juxtaposed with horror, where willful blindness paints a surreal landscape beside a camp’s shadows.
A masterful adaptation of Amis’s ‘The Zone of Interest’ by Glazer, exploring the Holocaust’s representation with stark clarity and innovative cinema.
Memories linger, questions arise: Past Lives review probes identity, fate & love’s second chances. A poignant & introspective film.
Past Lives: A touching story of love & fate, capturing universal truths. A must-see indie film that tugs at the heartstrings.
‘Comandante’ blends war drama & moral choices, showcasing Todaro’s heroism & humanity in WWII. A poignant, multifaceted film by De Angelis.
A review of ‘Bob Marley: One Love,’ celebrating his enduring legacy and message of unity through the film’s portrayal and iconic music
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