Young CriticA notable effort to subvert expectations is lost in a half-baked plot Police procedurals and detective stories have taken on a new light given the mainstream conversation regarding the systemic abuse of power in police f
Young CriticAn exceptional play adaptation from first-time director Regina King While the #oscarssowhite campaign might not have done much to diversify the Oscars themselves, they have brought to the fore a necessity for more black
Young CriticA showcase of excellent performance and one particularly affecting scene Motherhood is a subject that has been explored in film in an exhaustive number of ways, from horror in Rosemary’s Baby (1968), to comedy in Juno (2
Young CriticA bold and expertly executed exploration of sexual assault and predator culture Previously taboo or tough subjects such as race, homosexuality, and the female experience were hardly explored in film, or done so in timid
Young CriticPaul Greengrass' latest is a solid western, if a bit too restrained Paul Greengrass has been fascinated with terrorism. From his days working as a war-journalist to his turn as a film director, there was always an explor
Young CriticThe adaptation from August Wilson's play delivers two of the year's best performances August Wilson is one of the greatest American playwrights of the past century; and yet he’s still not as highly regarded as the likes
Young CriticGeorge Clooney's latest directorial outing proves to be a third-straight disappointment George Clooney had a promising start as a director with Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), an
Young CriticA rare exploration into the deaf world with some deft sound design and masterful acting Films about sensory disabilities are rare. The majority explore blindness, as it is the disability that can be played with in a visu
Young CriticJohn Patrick Shanely returns to the director's chair after a 12 year absence The jump from stage to screen is not always an easy one. Shakespeare is perhaps the most famous example, whose grand narratives have benefitted
Young CriticA bold and deft exploration of alcoholism Due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2020’s Cannes Film Festival turned out to be a subdued and restrained affair, with films being distributed for viewing through online portals and no
Young CriticSteven Soderbergh’s Latest Continues His Experimental Trend Thankfully Steven Soderbergh is terrible at keeping his promises. The American director has proposed more than once in the last decade that he was retiring from
Young CriticDavid Fincher's first film in six years proves to be a slight let down Citizen Kane (1941) is considered a pioneering film in the history of cinema, by many considered the best film ever made. Curiously the film didn’t i
Young CriticAn immersive and heart-wrenching film While much of the western world, specifically the United States, have built their success and riches on the backs of people of color, the suppression and exploitation of women to bui
Young CriticRon Howard's latest captured an emotional snapshot of America, but shies away from analyzing it Ron Howard has been fascinated with underdog stories, from his box office hit Apollo 13 (1995) to his more cerebral A Beauti
Young CriticA bold rediscovery of the hidden of gems of ordinary life Ideological movements on both the right and left of the political spectrum are becoming more and more “anti-society.” These seek to condemn the stagnated state of
Young CriticSofia Coppola partners with Apple in an enjoyable, if socially incongruous film Apple has been making a heavy investment in producing visual content. This has been most prominent on the television side, with blockbuster
Young CriticAaron Sorkin's sophomore directional outing is a well-balanced and scarily relevant film Aaron Sorkin is the latest filmmaker to be nabbed by Netflix after the talented likes of Alfonso Cuaron, Martin Scorsese, Noah Baum
Young CriticA First Half With Truly Fascinating Questions on Art is Imbalanced With a Turn into a Thriller The value of art is something that has been explored since the creation of painting as far back as the first cave drawings.
Young CriticCharlie Kauffman's latest dives even further into the surreal and abstract Charlie Kauffman has been keeping viewers on their toes since his first screenplays. The American writer-director’s films are always unexpected a
Young CriticAn Ingenious Style to Comment on Imperialism is Watered Down with a Shallow Narrative Imperialism is a subject that is hard to encapsulate or explore on screen since its effects are so wide-ranging. There have been succe
Young CriticA Jumble of Tone, Structure, and Style Bring Down This Bold Biopic The name of Tesla has gotten fame in the last decade thanks to the electric car company of the same name and its eccentric founder Elon Musk. However, Mu
Young CriticAn Informative and Effective Film about the Discovery of the Ukrainian Famine Europe in the 1930s is a fascinating time to study and to be a journalist, as one had infinite social and political experiments occurring: fro
Young CriticAn Expert and Effectively Emotional Exploration of Self-Worth and Necessary Communication Iciar Bollain has an ability to make incredibly reflective films of societies current troubles. Her debut feature Flowers from Ano
Young CriticA cliché-riddle set-up is nulled by a gripping final battle War movies are a hard endeavor to pull off. One can easily fall into a certain one-sidedness in the telling of the narrative, or risk glorifying violence, or ev