Animation Film ‘Your Name.’ May Be the Best Body Swapping Movie in Decades
Although lacking slightly in character development, Makoto Shinkai's newest film is saccharine, gorgeous and heartwarming.
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‘Personal Shopper’, a Personal Ghost Story
Olivier Assayas' most recent production offers layered thematic content and a strong performance from Kristen Stewart.
‘Nocturnal Animals’ Is a Riveting Cinematic Mess
Though Tom Ford's follow-up to A Single Man derails at the end, getting there proves to be a thoroughly exhilarating experience.
The Painful Beauty in ‘Moonlight’
In his sophomore effort, writer-director Barry Jenkins' exacting calibration results in an experience that is deeply moving.
‘My Love, Don’t Cross That River’ Showcases Love, Loss, and Nothing In-between
Mo-young Jin's debut documentary fails to develop its characters or story, and only scratches the surface of the universal emotions with which is grapples.
‘The Birth of a Nation’ Is a Lose-Lose for the Academy
Nate Parker's sexual assault acquittal forces the Academy to either support underrepresented black artists or stand against the sexism of which it has been accused -- but not both.
‘Autumn Lights’ Eschews Genre for Trivial Melancholy
In his debut feature, Angad Aulakh fails to provide engaging characters after turning his nose up at the sexy thriller that could've been.
‘Don’t Think Twice’ Is a Frustratingly Accurate Exploration of Selfishness
Mike Birbiglia's second feature maintains audience engagement despite its frequently unlikable characters