The line separating passionate desire from roiling hatred is so thin that it becomes nonexistent in Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled, the intoxicating new remake of a Civil War-set oddity from 1971, which starred Clint … Read More
Movie Review: “The Big Sick” is a big-hearted true-life romance
The Big Sick was one of my most anticipated movies of the summer, as featured in my Best of the Beast picks a few weeks ago, and I’m happy to … Read More
Movie Review: “Wonder Woman”
It only took 75 years for “Wonder Woman” to hit the big screen and it was absolutely worth the wait. After her lackluster cameo in the unwatchable “Batman V Superman” … Read More
Movie Trailer: Dunkirk
We finally get a proper look at this much anticipated film from Christopher Nolan and it looks absolutely fantastic. This is a gorgeous trailer that really makes me excited to … Read More
Movie Review: “Chasing Trane” praises a humble music icon
The new documentary Chasing Trane focuses on the life and work of jazz saxophone visionary John Coltrane. Coltrane is an icon whose name is known by plenty of people who … Read More
Film Review: Raw
Whatever you do, don’t enroll in this college. If you’ve ever wondered what happened to Niedermeyer and the other sadistic bastards from the Omega fraternity, ignore the tags at the … Read More
Film Review: Live Cargo
Live Cargo is an unusual and fascinating film about a young couple who arrive at small island in the Bahamas to regroup after a personal tragedy, and soon discover the … Read More
Movie Trailer: Thor Ragnarok Teaser
Opening with Thor hanging over a flaming pit, losing Mjolner to Hela (played by Cate Blanchette), meeting Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), battling on Skaar, and ending the trailer with a snippet … Read More
Review: The Lego Batman Movie (Spoiler Free)
It’s a great Batman Movie! It has been 8 long years since I’ve been able to say that sentence. In that time we’ve had two less than mediocre live action … Read More
Film Review: “Train Station” is an Experimental Success
To speak of directing, acting, and cinematography would be no small feat when writing about the experimental drama Train Station (2017). Boasting 40 writer/directors from 25 countries, the truly remarkable aspects … Read More
Movie Review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
As most of you Beastlings know, the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens tonight, 16 December. And while Rogue one is a … Read More
Mini Review: Always Shine
It’s tough enough to be a struggling actor, but supporting a best friend’s similar dream while not getting competitive, or jealous, or even paranoid is a bigger ask. In Always … Read More
Movie Review: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is too elaborate, but good fun
The tendency toward serialization in current pop culture has proven a boon for television, with shows becoming more addictive and binge-able as the stories that are unpacked become more complex. Unfortunately, … Read More
Movie Trailer: Wonder Woman Trailer 2
I’m intrigued. Is it possible that the DC films aren’t all going to be terrible? I’m hesitantly placing this in the “maybe it will be good” category. Wonder Woman is … Read More