Riz Ahmed

Film Review: “Encounter” — A Solid Genre-Spanner

December 17, 2021

This “father and sons on the lam” film adeptly blends genres (in this case: sci-fi plus thriller). It is well assembled, emotionally compelling, and beautifully shot.

Film Review: “Sound of Metal” — A Test of Character

November 20, 2020

Posted in Featured, Film, Review

To Sound of Metal’s credit, the narrative remains open-ended, refusing to descend into a predictable “Hollywood” story of triumph over adversity.

Riz Ahmed

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