Alex Carter 
Despite its title, “The First Omen” is not the inaugural film of the “Omen” series (the original horror classic was launched in 1976), nor is it the first attempt to revamp the franchise (that happened in 2006). In fact, it’s not even the first film this season to deal with distressed nuns and eerie pregnancies; … Read more
In 2019, the British royal, Prince Andrew, consented to an exclusive interview with Emily Maitlis for the BBC’s “Newsnight.” The dialogue turned out to be disastrous for the prince as he attempted to refute accusations of sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl trafficked by his friend, the infamous American financier and registered sex offender, Jeffrey … Read more
From the iconic image of Charlie Chaplin caught in the mechanics of industry in “Modern Times”, to James Cameron’s arresting portrayal of a future overrun by robots in “The Terminator”, audiences are continually exposed to the perceived menace of machinery. However, in his latest thought-provoking film, French writer-director Bertrand Bonello interprets these fears through a … Read more
At a recent public appearance, actress Anna Paquin was photographed in a dazzling black outfit, ankle-high boots, and a matching cane which added an extra touch of elegance to her ensemble. The star of “The Irishman” and “X-Men” unveiled this latest accessory at the New York debut of her movie “A Bit of Light” on … Read more
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” dominated the weekend box office, outdoing projections with a domestic revenue of $80 million. This makes it the second most successful opening of the year, only outperformed by another Warner Bros. and Legendary movie, “Dune: Part Two.” Premium viewing experiences such as Imax and Dolby Cinema accounted for 48% … Read more
There is no shortage of reasons for women everywhere to vent their frustrations through colorful language. It requires no justification, and can even add a bit of spice to life. If you need a film to drive this point home repeatedly, like a profanity-filled public service announcement promoting freedom of speech, the breathlessly comedic British … Read more
Zhang Lu, a Chinese director, brings to the screen a contemporary drama “The Shadowless Tower” that subtly reveals its characters through a series of understated interactions and moments. Zhang’s approach is to slowly unveil the insightful aspects of the characters, specifically focusing on a middle-aged man from Beijing who is grappling with his past and … Read more
Liam Neeson and his “specialized skillset” may be an overused trope, but it’s undeniable that the star has made a name for himself with this persona over the last decade and a half, with numerous roles in action thrillers. Neeson has taken bloody vengeance in various settings – on a train, a plane, in snowy … Read more
Drag artistry, in its most revealing form, underscores the critical role of performance in our daily lives. This is most evident when considering gender. Wigs, high heels, and cosmetics significantly underscore femininity as a contrived construct, as deliberately on display in the streets as it is on stage. In “Femme,” the first feature from Sam … Read more
Time has a way of increasing the monetary value of objects that we leave behind. Items that were once brand new become antiques over the years – like the Etruscan artifacts that were unearthed after being hidden for thousands of years in Alice Rohrwacher’s film “La Chimera.” The film is a radiant piece of art, … Read more
