I walked away from The Count of Monte Cristo invigorated. Its intensity, its majesty, its larger-than-life virtuosity, all of that and more filled my heart with glee.

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We Live in Time is undeniably a showcase for Garfield and Pugh’s seemingly unlimited talents. On that front, they, and by extension the film, do not disappoint.

Fly Me to the Moon achieves liftoff through sharp direction, clever screenwriting, and good, old-fashioned megawatt celluloid star power.

The Fall Guy is an over-the-top explosion of comedy, romance, and, of course, crackerjack action choreography. It’s also frustratingly forgettable.

Challengers is something truly special. I’m going to cherish this one for a very long time.

Love Lies Bleeding is the first truly great film of 2024.

“I hope that there’s a playfulness that people find in the movie, and that that at least can take them through the end of the night.”
– Tricia Cooke

What’s remarkable about Drive-Away Dolls is how it is built on a foundation of intoxicating wholesomeness. Sure, people get beaten up, shot, and even beheaded, but that never changes how agreeably charming events turn out to be.