THE ODYSSEY
“The Odyssey is one of the classics of Western literature. Nolan might have asked what made it endure, rather than treating it as if this was the cinematic equivalent of a Classics Illustrated comic book.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“I also had issues with Damon’s performance. He’s seems to be caught between the Scylla and Charybdis of Nolan’s direction of the character. Damon seems to have been recruited to be both a blank slate ‘Everyman,’ and Jason Bourne by way of Genghis Kahn–but he hasn’t found the through line. ” – Joyce Kulhawik, Joyce’s Choices
CORONER TO THE STARS
“Coroner To The Stars is a fascinating look at someone who didn’t seek the spotlight but whose professionalism and high standards would not let him avoid it.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
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“There are plenty of jaw-dropping moments in the movie long before you get to the ending, most of them relating to the way women are treated in the patriarchy of the Middle East.”
“Milly Alcock’s non aussie accent was flawless.”
“Toy Story 5 shows Pixar at its best, utilizing what has always been its strength: strong characters in a well-thought-out story that can play for kids as well as adults.”
“John Early presents a portrait of a complicated woman whose ambitions exist in perpetual conflict with her terrors and traumas.”
“I Am Frankelda breaks the mold in a lot of ways that are satisfying for most of its running time, not looking like any other animation you’re likely to have seen.”
“Find Your Friends isn’t so much an unwatchable movie as it is one searching for a purpose. Being shown on a horror streaming service provides even less context.”