Period Drama
Sundance 2019: Judy and Punch Movie Review – #notmyPunchandJudy
Inspired by the classic Punch and Judy puppet show, Judy and Punch is a tonal and narrative mess. I believe there is a story one could adapt but this is not it. In Seaside, which is not by the sea, Mr...
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...
Review: ‘Green Book’ Delivers A Marvelous And Timely Road Trip Movie
A black musician and a white driver become friends during a music tour in the Deep South. I tend to have a level of apprehension towards movies that follow a model similar to Green Book. While I can a...
Trailer: This ‘The Seagull’ Adaptation Looks Delightfully Quirky
The new trailer for "The Seagull," a big-screen adaptation of Anton Chekov's famous play, looks intriguing.
Review: ‘Phantom Thread’ Is Carefully Tailored Cinema
It’s been interesting to see how precision has taken over Paul Thomas Anderson’s filmography. There are traces of his detailed aesthetic in earlier efforts such as Hard Eight or Boogey Nights. However...
Review: ‘Darkest Hour’ Delivers Far More Than Mere Adequacy
It’s not often I am surprised by the quality of a film these days, so it means something when I am caught off guard by how much I enjoy certain features. Darkest Hour is a great example, as the film i...
Review: ‘Mudbound’ Is A Rural Drama That Digs Deep
Through no fault of its own, Mudbound is the latest American period drama with racial tension on its mind. The reaction from many may be to either rally around it merely for existing or putting the fi...