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Tag Archives: reviews
Review: Phantom Thread (2017)
I went deep and long in my essay on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread for Film Comment.
Review: Downsizing (2017)
Oh dear. My review of Alexander Payne’s latest is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: The Greatest Showman (2017)
It’ll be pooh-poohed and probably for some pretty legitimate reasons. There’s definitely some cognitive dissonance here. But I loved it for what it was: a big splashy musical – featuring good songs with memorable hooks – performed by people who … Continue reading
Review: Quest (2017)
Quest is one of the best documentaries of the year, and that’s saying something since it’s an extremely crowded field this year, with documentaries like Kedi, Faces Places, Ex Libris, The Work, Strong Island, Rat Film … I’m missing many … Continue reading
Review: Mr. Roosevelt (2017)
I review Noël Wells’ debut feature (which she wrote and directed, as well as stars) Mr. Roosevelt for Ebert.
Review: Joachim Trier’s Thelma (2017)
I love Norwegian writer-director Joachim Trier’s films: check out Oslo, August 31st (thoughts here), and the film which had the best movie poster by a LONG shot in 2015, Louder Than Bombs. He covers the anxiety of modern life, its … Continue reading
Review: Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird for Film Comment
My Film Comment review (in print and online) of Greta Gerwig’s absolutely wonderful film (her debut as a writer/director, at least flying solo) Lady Bird, starring Saoirse Ronan as an awkward and fearless teenager, gropingly “coming of age” in Sacramento … Continue reading
Review: Stephen Cone’s Princess Cyd (2017)
Stephen Cone is one of my favorite filmmakers working today. If you haven’t already, see his Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party (I interviewed him about Henry Gamble for Ebert, and also reviewed the film.) His latest is Princess Cyd and I’m … Continue reading
Review: The Light of the Moon (2017)
Jessica Thompson’s first feature (she wrote and directed) is an indepth portrayal of the aftermath of rape. Well worth seeing. My review is now up at Rogerebert.com.
Review: Maya Dardel (2017): All Hail Lena Olin
I’m always happy to see her but even happier when she takes center stage as she does in Maya Dardel. I reviewed Maya Dardel for Rogerebert.com.