“Love, Death + Robots” is cutting-edge sci-fi that delivers big time
The stories in this anthology series draw you in close and then stab you in the soul with a sharp blade.
“Damsel”: girlboss hot take or genuinely subversive?
This film takes a stab at conventional fairy tales and tries to find a feminist message, but falls short because of poor writing that lets it down.
“Suspiria” (2018) is a fresh take that explores guilt, shame and raw femininity
This is an homage to the original film, not a direct remake, and it’s better for it. One of the best films ever about women and rage.
“The Batman” is an immersive experience even with a lacking story
Dark, moody, with some excellent performances and stellar sound design, this is a whole experience. However, it isn’t without issues.
“The Favourite” is a story about desire and the emptiness of greed
An uncomfortable portrait of women when they’re not being beautiful for men, but living their own lives and pursuing their own goals, among and in spite of men.
Celeste Barber shines in “Wellmania”
A show about women and the wellness industry and how figuring out your shit even later in life can still be a real struggle.
“Rush” reminds me of old TV movies
Rush is set in the golden age of F1 racing and based on a true sporting rivalry between British driver […]
Hollywood (mini series) was kind of fun, but had too much forced historical inaccuracy
A rose-tinted version of Golden Age Hollywood that asks “What if…?” The series was visually stunning, beautifully shot and has […]
“Rebel Moon” is wannabe Star Wars that’s an utter waste of time
The first part of Snyder’s Star Wars reject is a bunch of space nonsense that relies on explosions and slo-mo combat to plaster over the stereotypes.
Carnival Row: a promising dark fantasy cut short for reasons
I’ve been taking the past few weeks off from working, because I was starting to creep into burnout territory. Again. […]