Matt Sobel

Film Review: “Goodnight Mommy” — A Disappointing Redo

September 21, 2022
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This American remake does not have the power, the confidence of tone, or the aesthetic artistry to measure up to the horrifying original.

This American remake does not have the power, the confidence of tone, or the aesthetic artistry to measure up to the horrifying original.

Film Review: “Take Me to the River” — Morality in the Midwest

April 3, 2016
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Being a gay teen trapped on a rural farm among homophobes who suspect you’re a child molester is a terrifying situation.

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