There’s a lot here that will turn off many viewers, but those who enjoy a challenge in their art will find much to appreciate.
Tag: Willem Dafoe
“Nightmare Alley”
Every element of haunting noir feels flawless on its own, but Del Toro brings them all together to craft a film of near perfection.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home”
This movie is a blast and delivers what most audiences crave: a good time at the movies.
“The Card Counter”
This intense drama has all the expected hallmarks of a Schrader film, but feels disappointing, pointless, and routine.
“Motherless Brooklyn”
I’ll stop short at calling it embarrassing, but the line hovers mere inches away.
“The Lighthouse”
Lands squarely on the ideal side of weird and, although often maddening to watch, it happily never sinks to the most irritating levels of cinematic pretension that often suffocates most art house fare.
Screen Zealots 