The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – A Derivative Freefall Matt Goddard Mushroom Kingdom, we have a problem.. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie power jumped onto the screen in 2023, defying all expectations. Illumination’s stunning animation and light-touch...
Project Hail Mary — An Intergalactic Rom-Com Matt Goddard Rock-solid cinematic fun. It is down to Ryan Gosling’s amnesiac fish out of water (AKA human out of earth) to kick off this year’s post-Awards blockbuster season. The masterminds behind it are...
Rental Family — A Dreamy Stroll Through White Lies When is high-concept light as a feather? A film that layers untruths, lies, and deception could and maybe should be an existential slog. Instead, with Rental Family, director Hikari (also co-writer with...
The Power Of Screwball Comedy — Anora Review East meeting West has seldom been this funny. With Anora, Sean Baker has made a film of vibrant truths, many of which are uncomfortable, so it’s a good thing he’s also made one of the year’s best comedies....
