Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
By Ben Wasserman December 12, 2022
A classic story told with a fresh coat of paint, and a passion project that pays off in full.
A classic story told with a fresh coat of paint, and a passion project that pays off in full.
Both The Fabelmans and Last Film Show pose the mystery of why some become so enamored with movies and filmmaking.
Rarely has science been so buoyantly personalized as in this wondrous journey that follows the amazing—and extended—lifetime of the Mars rover Opportunity.
As an introduction to the work of Robert Downey Sr., the documentary is instructive and makes you want to visit his irreverent films. As a celebration of a father-son relationship, it’s sublime.
A long-winded, twist-heavy espionage thriller, starring and directed by Lee Jung-jae, with solid action in the middle.
A surprisingly dull interpretation that is never as modern or steamy as it aims to be.
Once you figure out the mystery, it’s impossible to look at this movie the same way twice, ensuring repeat viewings once it hits Netflix.
Do we need another documentary covering the pandemic and the George Floyd protests? Yes, and it’s one of the most surprising films of the year.
Based on a play by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, which, in turn, is based on a real incident.