Closely Watched Trains (1966).
I remember a few years ago when film critic Mark Kermode attempted to list the films with the most boring titles. This was inspired by the release of that forgettable… Continue reading "Closely Watched Trains (1966)."
Category: Reviews
Our in-depth analysis of the latest films as well as retrospective analysis of older or classic movies.
-
-
The Farewell (2019).
Director Lulu Wang’s eyes are firmly on the ground in her charming, heart-warming and tenderly funny drama about family, culture, and the immigrant experience. It reaches deep into the well,… Continue reading "The Farewell (2019)."
-
Batman: Hush (2019).
The biggest talking point to come from the latest in DC Animation’s ever-growing line of original films is the major change to the source material that comes late in the… Continue reading "Batman: Hush (2019)."
-
Weathering with You (2019).
Is Makoto Shinkai’s latest film ‘Weathering with You’ stylistically consistent or simply rote? Makoto Shinkai’s follow-up to his 2016 mega-hit Your Name has a lot of pressure stacked on top… Continue reading "Weathering with You (2019)."
-
The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 33 – Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood (2019).
Episode 33 of the Film ‘89 Podcast is a celebration of the films of Quentin Tarantino as we provide the most in-depth (and therefore spoiler-filled) analysis of a single film… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 33 – Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood (2019)."
-
Blinded By the Light (2019).
It was almost inevitable that I would become a Bruce Springsteen fan. My father’s family is Italian, from a town in New Jersey less than 50 miles from the Stone… Continue reading "Blinded By the Light (2019)."
-
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019).
Way back in 1989 there was a film called Tango & Cash. It starred two action heroes of the era and was great fun, if admittedly very silly. The plot… Continue reading "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)."
-
Midsommar (2019).
Dani Ardor emotes physically, viscerally, and she loses control when circumstances overwhelm her. Upon learning of a terrible tragedy, she weeps loudly, uncontrollably, in the lap of her boyfriend –… Continue reading "Midsommar (2019)."
-
Batman (1989).
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s groundbreaking superhero spectacle, we look back at its lasting influence on the industry and how well the film holds up in an… Continue reading "Batman (1989)."
-
The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 31 – Toy Story 4 / Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).
In this bumper sized double issue (episode) of The Film ‘89 Podcast, Richie, Neil and Skye are joined by the winner of last year’s Film ’89 contest, Chris Beynon, who… Continue reading "The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 31 – Toy Story 4 / Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)."