Sam and Chris discuss their mutual love of musicals and how La La Land mines the tradition to its advantage.
Category: Current Reviews
Manchester by the Sea Punches You in the Gut (But I Liked it)
Chris reviews a great tragedy that keeps kicking the audience while they’re down.
Fantastic Beasts is a Fantastic Feast, Warts and All
Fantastic Beasts, while genuinely enjoyable, has some serious flaws.
We talk about talking in Arrival
Amy Adams tries her darnedest to have a conversation with aliens but also with a fickle group called humans.
What ‘Billy Lynn’ Lacks in Perspective it Makes Ups for in Frames (per second)
People have strong opinions about the US Military. This includes every character in Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.
Humans are full of twists in The Handmaiden
Humans sure are weird funny little creatures! Read our review of The Handmaiden, a movie that celebrates weirdness.
We Were Both Underwhelmed by “Moonlight,” but Disagree Why
Moonlight is a critical darling and a likely Oscar contender. Sam and Chris discuss the film, the coming-of-age genre, and narrative structure.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Never Follow Me, Never Carry a Gun
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back tries to hit all the story beats it was told it had to hit.
Blue Jay is Adorable, Heartbreaking, and Laser-Focused
Blue Jay’s specificity makes for an intimate and relatable romantic drama.
American Honey is Good, but Oh My God it is Long.
Andrea Arnold’s American Honey is bold, deliberate, and immersive. But does deserve its near 3 hour runtime?
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