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I walked away from "Mickey 17" thinking it was just okay. The irreverent, coarse vibe is successfully funny in some moments, but it tries too hard in other moments, making some of the actors' line readings feel forced or boring.

All the main characters are so well-dressed and so casually confident in this film, I felt seduced almost immediately.

Overall, I was happy with the Oscars ceremony. It reminded me of the many reasons why I love movies.

What makes "Flow" so pleasantly different is not just its plain naturalism and quiet storytelling style but also its digital look

Featuring an unprepared staff who throw together live news coverage without the luxury of smartphones or the internet this film reminds viewers of the importance of information in its most accurate and respectful forms possible.

I know I don't say this a lot, but please put this film on your watch list. It will stay with you long after its hopeful conclusion.

When the closing credits were playing, and my friend and I were chatting about this film in the murky theater, she said, "I think I'm dumber after watching that."

You know that feeling of lightness and joy you get after watching a film or TV episode that helps you feel better? That's exactly what happened with me after watching this.

This director has created similar treatments with his past biopics, Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021) making Maria the third entry in this accidental trilogy of famous, glamorous, 20th century women.

This version of Nosferatu is clearly a triumph of cinematic technology. The acting and dialogue are a different matter.