‘Anderson fatigue’ be damned, I’m excited for The Phoenician Scheme
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
If we didn’t have Wes Anderson, we’d have to create him. And every entry from the auteur director is a “creation” in the fullest sense. …
Tagged: film analysis
Mickey 17 is another stellar satire from Bong Joon-ho, despite what some critics say
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Apparent simplicity belies deep meaning in the best stories, and the 2025 film Mickey 17, from writer-director Bong Joon-ho, is a puckish masterclass in …
The Substance features a lot of substance, but without the need to overthink it
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A lot of reviews of The Substance are filled with thinky references to an uncommonly large number of other films, from Carrie to The Shining, …
Stop calling Nosferatu ‘Gothic’
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
Horror movies aren’t especially known for their delicate themes and social commentary, but fans had high hopes for Robert Eggers’ …
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