Talent Michael Shannon

A man in a suit closely examining an object through a magnifying glass in a dimly lit room.
Review

The Current War

by Hannah Strong

This star-studded retelling of the rivalry between electricity magnates Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse lacks dramatic spark.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A woman with dark hair wearing a green jacket is seated at a table in a dimly lit room, with several white objects, possibly eggs, in front of her.
Review

The Shape of Water

by Matt Thrift

Guillermo del Toro’s latest is a fairy tale for grown-ups with a cinephile twist – it may be his most perfect confection to date.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Man with a long beard and intense expression, looking out of a car window.
Review

Nocturnal Animals

by Manuela Lazic

Tom Ford’s long-awaited follow-up to A Single Man is a gorgeous, wild and wholly frustrating affair.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Portrait of a man wearing a black coat, standing in a room with two other people seated in the background.
Review

Elvis & Nixon

by Elena Lazic

A lack of contextual depth and contrasting acting styles undermines this offbeat apolitical comedy.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Black vintage car parked on driveway in front of house
Review

Midnight Special

by Adam Woodward

Writer/director Jeff Nichols reaches for the stars with this simply awesome sci-fi parable.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A man in a superhero costume depicting Superman, with a red cape, blue suit, and the iconic 'S' logo on his chest, standing in a cityscape.
Review

Man of Steel

by Jonathan Crocker

Zack Snyder aspires to something greater with this maxed-out comic book epic, but lays it on a little too thick.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three people, a man, a woman, and a young girl, standing in a grassy field.
Review

Take Shelter

by Adam Woodward

More metaphorical tact would turn Take Shelter from a brisk gale to a force five.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Three people at a table, an older woman in a blue dress holding a plate of food, a man in a black jumper, and a woman in a black outfit.
Review

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

by Laurence Boyce

This is familiar territory for Werner Herzog – a compelling crime drama and intriguing character study rolled into one.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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