Boundary-pushing cinema that is far from the thoughtful exploration of female sexual agency that it clearly longs to be.
Tag: Harris Dickinson
“Blitz”
The epic scope of war is balanced with intimate moments of personal triumph and despair, resulting in a film that resonates both emotionally and historically.
“The Iron Claw”
A sometimes unbearably sad film that chronicles the rise, fall, and unfathomable misfortune that befell one of the most influential families in the sport of wrestling.
“Scrapper”
The film tries way too hard, often forcing eccentricity and a sense of whimsy where both really are unnecessary. It’s still a crowd-pleaser, though.
“Triangle of Sadness”
This story of a cruise from hell is an achievement in satire that has much to say and does it well, wading through layers of stinging dialogue, sophisticated observations, and lots and lots of vomit.
“Where the Crawdads Sing”
A dull, lifeless movie that is predictable, familiar, and far from challenging.
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