Joe Alwyn
‘The Brutalist’ Review: Tóth Story
Escaping postwar Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, László settles in Pennsylvania, wher...
Venezia 81 Review: ‘The Brutalist’ Is a Work of Cinematic Brilliance
László Toth and his wife Erzsébet flee Europe to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious and wealthy client.
‘Kinds of Kindness’ Review: Human Power Trio
A triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife, who was missing at sea, has returned and seems a different person; ...
‘Catherine Called Birdy’ Review: A Spirited Medieval Coming-of-Age Story
In medieval England, the daughter of a financially destitute Lord thwarts her father's plans to marry her off to a wealthy suitor. When the most vile suitor arrives, her parent's love for her is teste...
Review: The Adventures of ‘Harriet’ Follows Familiar Tracks
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Harriet, the first cinematic biopic focused on American hero Harriet Tubman, starring Cynthia Erivo.
TIFF 2019 Review: Harriet Is Formulaic When It Could Have Been Great
Scott Menzel's review of Harriet starring Cynthia Erivo.
Review: ‘The Favourite’ Is All About Power
The regal period drama often feels like a requirement for this time of year, and yet The Favourite feels like an attempt to work against expectation. Yes, the Yorgos Lanthimos-directed film features e...
Boy Erased Review: An important and powerful film with a tour-de-force performance by Lucas Hedges.
Scott Menzel reviews Boy Erased which premiered at the 2018 Telluride Film Festival