Reviews

‘Abuse of Weakness’ Review: Like Being Trapped Inside Catherine Breillat’s Addled Mind

In 2004, French director Catherine Breillat (Romance, Fat Girl, The Last Mistress) suffered a massive stroke that left one side… Read More

‘A.C.O.D.’ Review: Adam Scott Gets Elevated to Leading Man Status

Editor’s note: Allison’s review of A.C.O.D. originally ran during this year’s Sundance Film Festival, but we’re re-running it now as… Read More

‘Parkland’ Review: Of Course the JFK Assassination Needed the Multiple Perspectives Treatment…

‘Parkland’ Review: Of Course the JFK Assassination Needed the Multiple Perspectives Treatment, Right?Editor’s note: Kate’s review of Parkland originally ran… Read More

Should You Go See the ‘Captain Phillips’ Sneak Preview This Weekend?

Paul Greengrass’ true-life heart-stopper Captain Phillips may be opening next Friday, October 11, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be… Read More

‘Gravity’ Review: A Technical Marvel That Must Be Experienced

“Life in space is impossible.”Before we even hear a word from Alfonso Cuaron’s staggering Gravity, a thin line of text… Read More

‘Metallica Through The Never’ Review: Pure Fuel For Fans

There is no need to explain who Metallica is. They’ve been around long enough to transition from being the thundering… Read More

‘What Now? Remind Me’ Review: An Amazing Celebration of Life That Must Be Seen

What Now? Remind Me is, despite its name, an extraordinarily lucid, moving portrait of illness, artistry, and, rarest of all,… Read More

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Review: Frowns and the Fury

I’m willing to be patient with Joss Whedon’s shows. The first seasons of Buffy, Angel, and Dollhouse were each series’… Read More

‘Homeland’ Review: Season Three Premiere Reboots the Show

‘Homeland’ Review: Season Three Premiere Reboots the ShowAs far as I can recall, there was no theme song for Homeland’s season… Read More

‘Breaking Bad’ Finale Review: It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue

We reviewed the series finale of 'Breaking Bad,' "Felina." Read More