movie review Archives – The Statesman

Villains as our new heroes: Review on Disney’s “Cruella”

Melanie NavarroArts MoviesJuly 2, 2021

Directed by Craig Gillespie, “Cruella” is a fun and gratifying beginning to Disney’s exploration of its long-overlooked characters: the villains.

“Two Distant Strangers” shows the inescapable loop of racism and trauma

Tyler RiversArts MoviesMay 10, 2021

#REVIEW The 32-minute science-fiction drama, “Two Distant Strangers” written by Travon Free and directed by Free and Martin Desmond Roe won Best Live Action Short Film at the 93rd Academy Awards this month.

“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” review

Julia HemingArts Culture MoviesMarch 21, 2021

To any rom-com lovers, the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” film series should be high on the list of movies to watch. The latest installment “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” was released on Netflix on Valentine’s Day.

The Mulan adaptation is just a lackluster remake

Ryan BaileArts MoviesSeptember 17, 2020

Despite the likable parts of the movie, overall Mulan was another disappointment from the House of Mouse.

“Onward” is a magical experience, but it falls short of the high standards that Pixar has set.

Alexander BakirdanArts MoviesMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

I’ve never been disappointed by a fun and enjoyable movie like this before, but the entire time I was watching “Onward,” it felt like Pixar was holding back on me.

Director Jérémy Clapin impresses with animated film "I Lost My Body"

Claudia MotleyArts MoviesFebruary 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Jérémy Clapin’s critically acclaimed animated feature, “I Lost My Body,” premiered on Nov. 15, 2019. The award-winning film is in the running for this year’s Oscars race.

“Joker”: A deep dive into the origins of a beloved madman

Alek LewisArtsOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

“Joker,” directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, brings an original and detailed dive into the psyche of Batman’s enigmatic villain, while simultaneously creating one of the most memorable character performances of the last decade.

It: Chapter 2 is a thrill ride that starts fast and doesn’t slow down

Alexander BakirdanArtsSeptember 10, 2019September 10, 2019

“It: Chapter 2” doesn’t pull any punches from the very beginning as the movie sets the tone quickly for what is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Now I feel I can’t discuss this movie properly without spoiling it a bit, so consider this a warning, there will be massive spoilers ahead.

Directors cut supersedes the original “Midsommar”

Lajiere BlakeArtsSeptember 8, 2019September 9, 2019

The debut of “Midsommar” in July 2019 was met with fervent excitement from fans of the director’s first feature film, “Hereditary.” The wide success of “Hereditary” gave Aster the golden pass to join with the likes of Jordan Peele.

“Dark Phoenix” fails to rise from the ashes

Alexander BakirdanArtsJune 11, 2019June 19, 2019

The final installment in 21st Century Fox’s X-Men franchise, “Dark Phoenix,” crashes and burns on its opening weekend on Friday, June 7.