“Heavy-handed “meta” moments make the allusions worthless, and superhero films will keep hitting a glass ceiling until they can start creating their own cinematic mythology.”
“‘Wind River’ is a well crafted, but straightforward, thriller with an interesting setting and social context.”
“The title is, of course, a knowing joke. ‘Based on a True Story’ couldn’t be further from reality.”
“Sergei Loznitsa goes for absurdist satire, but, unfortunately, the joke’s on him.”
“‘Good Time’ plays like little more than a direct-to-video thriller.”
“Like a classic stand-up comedian, Baumbach is far more interested in observation than hot button provocation.”
“‘The Beguiled’ plays out exactly as one might expect and never really stretches beyond its contained premise.”