Michael Marano
This is a work of towering, masterful, sustained cinematic rage set at the dawn of the Reagan Era.
In “Megalopolis,” we have Francis Ford Coppola, Titan of Cinema, unleashing his undiluted meditation on Roman History, US History, Political Rivalry and Cooperation, Urban Planning, Technology, Love, Marriage, etc.
“The Front Room” lacks the suspense and tension of “My Mother the Car” and, on top of that, it doesn’t have the benefit of a super-catchy theme song.
The performances in Mountains are astounding, and Monica Sorelle’s sure-handed direction heralds a new and formidable talent.
Disney has bought Fox, so the “Alien” franchise is now incapable of having an impact close to what it initially had, when it redefined what science fiction/horror films could be.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” — Think “I, Claudius” with monkeys, by way of “Lord of the Rings” and “The Searchers.”
“Love Lies Bleeding” is a glorious work of sweaty, dusty, pulp filmmaking.
Despite its flaws, “Dune: Part Two” is a grand, sprawling, and deeply intelligent science-fiction epic.
The heart, intelligence, and the artistry of “Godzilla Minus One” makes it one of the best kaiju films ever made.
Film Commentary: Looking Sharp, Leatherface! “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” Turns Fifty
No 4k DVD, Blu-ray, theatrical digital, or streaming version of the movie improves on the visceral electricity of the original “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”.
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