Young CriticGreyhound
A thrilling war film that leans into authenticity, if at the cost of characterization Tom Hanks has become fascinated over his career on the historical periods of human excellence, and specifically American excellence in
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Young CriticDa 5 Bloods
In an era of extreme racial tensions, the voices of black artists are more needed than ever. Therefore, it was a godsend to have a new Spike Lee film debut on Netflix. The veteran American filmmaker had “returned to form
Young CriticThe King of Staten Island
Pete Davidson has been a celebrity on the rise, both for his biting stand-up comedy as well as for his dating life. However, the Saturday Night Live (1975-) cast member has also become known for a troubling upbringing, m
Young CriticThe Half of It
There has been an uptick in films exploring the Asian-American immigrant experience. The more mainstream of these flicks tend to gloss over the more complex aspects in exchange for mass entertainment ( Crazy Rich Asians
Young CriticPortrait of a Lady on Fire
While love is a subject that has been explored infinitely in various art forms, its actual representation and portrayal are quite hard to achieve. The rom-com genres have produced millions if not billions in profit for s
Young CriticDownhill
Despite Parasite (2019) winning the Oscar for Best Picture, Americans still find it extremely hard to watch a foreign film. While we might hopefully not be getting a Parasite remake (there is an HBO series in the works,
Young CriticThe Rhythm Section
Reed Morano has been hailed in recent years as the up-and-coming director. She broke her teeth on television, winning a promising Emmy for directing an episode of The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-), but her forays into feature
Young CriticJust Mercy
For much of the world democracies the death penalty is illegal, it is a brutal way of carrying out “justice” especially in countries were the Corrections facilities are made to “correct” instead of “condemn.” In the majo
Young Critic1917
Stories have a flexible nature to them, allowing them to be told in a variety of mediums, be they in books, paintings, episodically, or in film. However, when one particular story is able to fit exclusively into one medi
Young CriticAn Officer and a Spy
Roman Polanski has had a life that is eventful enough to be made into a film. The director was one of the hottest filmmakers in the late 60s with the great success of Rosemary’s Baby (1968), however, only a year after th
Young CriticLittle Women (2019)
Louisa Mary Alcott’s novel “Little Women” has been made into TV and film countless times, being one of the most adapted source materials in Hollywood. The novel was source of a feminist pride way ahead of its time (the n
Young CriticBombshell
Fox News arose in the 1990s as a refreshing option for conservative Americans. The network grew to be the biggest news conglomerate in the United States. This was all thanks to a partnership between News Corp. CEO Rupert
Young CriticThe Two Popes
The politics of the Vatican are a fascinating subject to dive into. And yet a lot of filmmakers are still afraid of touching such a sensitive subject for over 1 billion believers worldwide. However, there have been succe
Young CriticRichard Jewell
Clint Eastwood has recently become fascinated at how one short moment can define the lives of some characters forever. Such was his focus in Sully (2016), with the miraculous safe landing of a plane in New York’s East Ri
Young CriticWaves
Being a teenager is always hard, no matter the point in time or place one is growing up in. However, rarely does art try and delve into how dark those adolescent years can be, especially in an American environment where
Young CriticDark Waters
The courtroom film has been a very prolific subgenre, managing to show the intricacies of American justice, with a frequent penchant for flair. The likes of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), The Verdict (1982) , My Cousin Vi
Young CriticMarriage Story
Divorce is an arduous emotional process. Such a subject would seem ripe to place on screen, except that the animosity exemplified by each side towards the other is hard to place objectively. This was why Kramer vs. Krame
Young CriticHoney Boy
Child actors lead a horribly dark life where their childhood is stolen from them and their parents are usually exploiting them for money and fame. Such a dark side of Hollywood is not normally explored on screen, but it
Young CriticThe Irishman
When one thinks of the “gangster” film, one think Martin Scorsese; the American director has produced some of the classics of the genre. His last film Silence (2016) was a bit of a slog and couldn’t have been further fro
Young CriticA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Fred Rogers was much more than the creator of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (1968-2001) one of the most beloved children’s TV series the 20th century, he was also one of the greatest philosophers of our time. His simple wa
Young CriticMotherless Brooklyn
Actor Edward Norton had only directed one film, Keeping the Faith (2000), nearly two decades ago. The film flew under the radar for the most part, but it is Norton’s second film that brings about a more ambitious vision:
Young CriticThe Lighthouse
Robert Eggers burst onto the filmmaking scene with his horror film The Witch (2015), which showed an incredible restraint and immersion of setting. The Sundance Best Director winner, has brought his follow up: The Lighth
Young CriticHarriet
It’s incredible to think that the figure of Harriet Tubman has not had a biographical feature film. She was one of the most important and impressive figures during 19th century America, helping lead efforts in the Underg
Young CriticThe Current War: Director's Cut
The Harvey Weinstein scandal in 2017 sent shockwaves around Hollywood as well as the world. The allegations proved so condemning in the public eye that the Weinstein Company production company was liquidated, and its lib