‘The Brutalist’ Is Technically Brilliant But Dramatically Distant Epic

‘The Brutalist’ Is Technically Brilliant But Dramatically Distant Epic

By Lynn Venhaus A massive and ambitious drama, “The Brutalist” swings for the fences with big, bold visuals from a mid-century architect and an unwieldy dark narrative... Details
‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ A Triumphant Cracking Return for Wallace & Gromit

By Alex McPherson Brilliantly clever and charming, the 20-years-coming return of the world’s favorite inventor, Wallace, and his canine companion, Gromit, does not disappoint. Directors... Details
Chalamet Electric in Exhilarating Dylan Snapshot ‘A Complete Unknown’

Chalamet Electric in Exhilarating Dylan Snapshot ‘A Complete Unknown’

By Lynn Venhaus Anchored by Timothee Chalamet’s brilliant immersive portrayal of a young Bob Dylan, this exhilarating, extraordinary film recreates a period when art, music,... Details
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Is Dull, Generic Photorealistic Animation Prequel

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Is Dull, Generic Photorealistic Animation Prequel

By Lynn Venhaus Woof. Thirty years after its landmark opening, Disney’s “The Lion King” has returned as a computer-animated prequel that’s a mere shell of... Details
Merry and Bright ‘That Christmas’ Is Clever Animated Comedy Film

Merry and Bright ‘That Christmas’ Is Clever Animated Comedy Film

By Lynn VenhausCharming and delightful, “That Christmas” is an animated comedy that will give you the warm-and -fuzzies without the too-sweet and unrealistic situations that... Details
‘Conclave’ Leads All Film Nominations for the 2024 AWFJ EDA Awards

‘Conclave’ Leads All Film Nominations for the 2024 AWFJ EDA Awards

Emilia Perez, The Brutalist and Anora are among those nominated for Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay (New York, NY, December 12, 2024) – Since... Details
St Louis Film Critics Assn Announces Nominations for 2024 Awards

St Louis Film Critics Assn Announces Nominations for 2024 Awards

“Dune: Part Two” leads with 12 nominations, followed by “The Brutalist” with 9, “Wicked” and “Conclave” each with 8, “Nickel Boys” with 6, and “Sing... Details
‘Gladiator II’ Is An Underwhelming Sequel Stuck in the Past

‘Gladiator II’ Is An Underwhelming Sequel Stuck in the Past

By Alex McPherson Lacking the focus and heart of its predecessor, director Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” undercuts its splatter-filled action sequences and on-point performance from... Details
‘Wicked’ Enthralls, Frustrates in Long-Awaited Film Adaptation

‘Wicked’ Enthralls, Frustrates in Long-Awaited Film Adaptation

By Lynn Venhaus A dazzling spectacle based on the 2003 Broadway musical fantasy, “Wicked” is overproduced and padded with unnecessarily stretched out musical numbers and... Details
‘Red One’ Is A Slick Overstuffed Christmas Tale With Synthetic Emotions

‘Red One’ Is A Slick Overstuffed Christmas Tale With Synthetic Emotions

By Lynn Venhaus Whatever the imaginary magical Christmas feeling we crave to experience every year at this time, we seek it out in holiday traditions,... Details