Natalie Portman

New York Film Festival 2023: May December
New York Film Festival 2023: MAY DECEMBER

In May December, there are more important things than the answers to Haynes’ litany of questions, which may frustrate some viewers.

Butchering the God Butcher: Why Marvel Should Fire Taika Waititi
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER: Lost In A Fantasy Storm

While not the worst Thor film, Love & Thunder has a lot of potential in its fantasy adventure but rarely rises to become a worthy sequel.

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Trailer
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Trailer

Thor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct.

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF JOHN F. DONOVAN: A Rare Case Of Bad Press Tainting A Not-So-Bad Movie

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is far from perfect, but still manages to be a fascinating attempt at exploring sexual identity, isolation and the consequences of fame.

LUCY IN THE SKY: A Disaster of Cosmic Proportions
LUCY IN THE SKY: A Disaster Of Cosmic Proportions

Lucy in the Sky is an absolute flatline, dragging to an anticlimactic ending. Noah Hawley might do best to stay in television.

TIFF 2019: LUCY IN THE SKY: Noah Hawley’s Directorial Debut Is As Vacant As Its Subject

Lucy in the Sky is an unfortunate misstep for Noah Hawley. It takes his visual style and attempts to transfer it to a story that is as chaotic in tone as the real Lisa Nowak’s criminal activities were.

The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Trope or Mythos?
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Trope Or Mythos?

The manic pixie dream girl trope is indicative of sloppy writing and has become an easy way for Twitter users to dismiss complex female characters.

The Dark Pressure of Perfection in Black Swan
The Dark Pressure Of Perfection In BLACK SWAN

Black Swan analyzes the pressure of perfection that is forced upon women by society, highlighting its long-lasting detrimental effects.

LUCY IN THE SKY Trailer
LUCY IN THE SKY Trailer

Lucy in the Sky tells the story of a female astronaut who, upon returning to Earth from a life-changing mission in space, begins to slowly unravel.

Black Swan and Suspiria: Singing the Body Horror Electric
BLACK SWAN & SUSPIRIA: Singing The Body Horror Electric

Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan and Luca Guadagnino’s reimagining of Suspiria reinvigorate the very concept of body horror.

VOX LUX Trailer
VOX LUX Trailer

In Vox Lux, an unusual set of circumstances brings unexpected success to a pop star.

Film Fest 919: VOX LUX: Disturbing, Dazzling Tale Of A Pop Star’s Rise

Vox Lux is a weighty experience guaranteed to take a toll on viewers, both from its philosophical musings and its uncompromising look at 21st century violence.

ANNIHILATION: Alex Garland's Ex-Machina Follow-up Is A Divisive Disappointment
ANNIHILATION: Alex Garland’s Ex Machina Follow-up Is A Divisive Disappointment

Annihilation is best viewed as a trip deep into an otherworldly house of horrors, offering a deliberately illogical twist on the formula of horror movie storytelling.

Rising Up: Female Actors Taking Positions Of Power
Rising Up: Female Actors Taking Positions Of Power

In the middle of the sexual abuse scandal in Hollywood, we highlight the actors who were amidst it all and others who are rising to more power.

SONG TO SONG: A Beautiful, Musical Puzzle
SONG TO SONG: A Beautiful, Musical Puzzle

Song to Song brings A-game performances and an was aesthetically pleasing look, all that was missing was a strong plot.