Takes a promising idea for an adult-centered comedy and blows it by shooting for the lowest bar possible.
Category: 2023 Film Reviews
“The Line”
A tired, clichéd coming-of-age movie about college boys behaving very badly, this exercise in toxic masculinity tries too hard to find thought-provoking things to say about the importance about tradition, social status, and moral ambiguity.
“Jules”
There is nothing creative about the story, which hits all the calculable clichés one would expect from a lightweight film geared towards retirees.
“Brightwood”
Thematically complex and highly creative, this though-provoking and shocking sci-fi horror story finds humor in the death of a long term relationship.
“Chasing Chasing Amy”
This documentary about the personal impact of Kevin Smith’s problematic LGBTQ+ film “Chasing Amy” is a love story about a movie, but also one about learning to love yourself.
“The Last Voyage of the Demeter”
This bloody period horror film proves that vintage literary monsters are still downright frightening no matter your (or their) age.
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