Movie Review: Titane (2021) - Taking Riding in a Car to a Whole New Level.
Titane's wonder is in the confidence that what Alexia has done and what she is going through is horrifying.
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Matthew Koss
- Sep 9, 2021
- 2 min
Movie Review: Candyman (2021) - Call the Monster, but know who he is.
Nia DaCosta’s perspective expands the world of Candyman with dark humor and with a visual style that cements her as an exciting director.
Matthew Koss
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
TV Review: Never Have I Ever, Season 2 (Netflix) - As Wonderful And Charming As Its First Season
In its second season, Kaling and co-creator Lang Fisher delve deeper into Devi's relationships as she adjusts to life without her father.
Matthew Koss
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Movie Review: Shiva Baby (2020) - An exceptional directorial debut of controlled chaos.
Shiva Baby is an astonishing directorial debut, and there's a good reason it's the talk of the town. It's bloody fantastic!
Matthew Koss
- Mar 12, 2021
- 4 min
Movie Review: Ammonite (2020) - A sensual film elevated by Kate Winslet's masterful performance.
Kate Winslet is nothing short of extraordinary as the renowned scientist Mary Anning, who registers a thousand words from a single look.
Matthew Koss
- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
Movie Review: The United States vs. Billie Holiday - Andra Day's remarkable turn in a flawed biopic
Falling into familiar musical biopic tropes, Daniels' The United States vs. Billie Holiday is overlong, unfocused, yet graciously absorbing.
Matthew Koss
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Movie Review: I Care A Lot (2020) - Devilish, vile, and exciting. Rosamund Pike is brilliant.
Rosamund Pike is deliciously cast as the evil Marla Grayson, who not just gets her comeuppance but fights until the very last moments.
Matthew Koss
- Feb 18, 2021
- 4 min
Movie Review: Supernova (2020) - The most romantic film of the year is transcendental.
Supernova is, perhaps, the most romantic film of this past year.
Matthew Koss
- Jan 7, 2021
- 4 min
Movie Review: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) - 'Mother of the Blues' and her aspirational Trumpeter
The direction here is critical, and George C. Wolfe ensures that the dialogue is compelling without detracting from performances.
Matthew Koss
- Dec 11, 2020
- 4 min
Movie Review: Happiest Season (2020) - If you're happy and you know it, then reveal your secret.
In Happiest Season, family hiding secrets from each other learn how to open up and deal with some harsh truths.
Matthew Koss
- Nov 27, 2020
- 4 min
Movie Review: Uncle Frank (2020) - A heavy-handed approach makes for a confused coming-out story.
What had the potential to be a layered romantic drama depicting a gay couple became an overwrought coming out story.
Matthew Koss
- Nov 16, 2020
- 4 min
Movie Review: Monsoon (2019) - A meandering homecoming is saved by a sizzling love story
Monsoon is an appealing escape with a courageous man searching for his roots while grieving for his mother and falling in love.