Dec 20, 2020 Movies Chandu the Magician: The Original Master of the Mystic Arts (Review) Modern viewers may wince a bit at the more problematic aspects of this classic fantasy adventure from pre-Code Hollywood.
Sep 24, 2020 Movies Last and First Men by Jóhann Jóhannsson (Review) Jóhann Jóhannsson’s final work is this adaptation of a 1930 sci-fi novel about the end of humanity in the distant future.
Jun 2, 2020 Movies The Vast of Night by Andrew Patterson (Review) This understated indie sci-fi film breathes new life into a familiar storyline thanks to assured direction and solid performances.
Dec 24, 2019 Movies The Rise of Skywalker Brings Star Wars to an Exhausting Conclusion (Review) I’m ready to be done with the Skywalkers and their saga.
Jun 4, 2019 Movies Some Random Thoughts on Netflix’s Always Be My Maybe (Review) Netflix’s latest romantic comedy offers a fresh spin on the romcom formula — and an awesome Keanu Reeves cameo.
Jan 27, 2019 Movies Jonas Åkerlund’s Polar is Empty, Gratuitous, and Boring (Review) If you think this might be the next John Wick, don’t waste your time. Just watch John Wick again.
Dec 22, 2018 Best of Opus Movies Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and the Exhilaration of Representation (Review) Easily one of the most exhilarating and entertaining superhero movies I’ve ever seen, and all the moreso for its inclusivity.
Oct 7, 2018 Movies Anime Studio Ponoc’s Mary and the Witch’s Flower Carries on Studio Ghibli’s Delightful Legacy (Review) Mary and the Witch’s Flower could easily be mistaken for a classic Studio Ghibli film, and that’s not a bad thing.
Sep 27, 2018 Movies The Endless by Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead (Review) While frequently billed as a horror movie, that term actually undersells this movie.
May 1, 2018 Best of Opus Movies Random Thoughts About Avengers: Infinity War and the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Review) The Marvel Cinematic Universe reaches an apocalyptic milestone ten years in the making.
Feb 24, 2018 Movies Duncan Jones’ Mute Is an Interesting Film, It’s Just Not a Good One (Review) Though it features some interesting visuals, Mute is a significant misstep for the talented director.
Jan 9, 2018 Movies The Villainess by Jung Byung-Gil (Review) The film’s mind-blowing action sequences are ultimately undermined by a convoluted plot and characters you don’t care about.
Dec 30, 2017 Best of Opus Movies The Last Jedi Challenges the Star Wars Status Quo to Go Beyond Mere Nostalgia (Review) By striking it down, Rian Johnson helped ensure that Star Wars could become more powerful than we can possibly imagine.
Oct 6, 2017 Movies Why in the world did I watch Ninja III: The Domination? (Review) Making it through the final film in Cannon Film’s “ninja trilogy” required more than nostalgia.
Jun 22, 2017 Movies Derek Yee’s Sword Master Is an Underwhelming CGI Spectacle (Review) This CGI-filled remake of 1977’s Death Duel never quite reaches the martial arts heights to which it so clearly aspires.
Apr 10, 2017 Movies Still Walking by Hirokazu Koreeda (Review) Still Walking explores family drama with grace, and never once slips into Hollywood melodrama.
Apr 10, 2017 Movies The Good, The Bad, The Weird by Kim Ji-Woon (Review) Kim Ji-woon’s “kimchi western” is all about style as substance.
Apr 10, 2017 Movies Summer Wars by Mamoru Hosoda (Review) Summer Wars adroitly balances sci-fi geekiness, technology-focused social commentary, and family melodrama.
Apr 9, 2017 Movies 13 Assassins by Takashi Miike (Review) I love the idea of a Takashi Miike samurai film, but 13 Assassins just doesn’t live up to its promise.
Apr 5, 2017 Movies Ping Pong by Fumihiko Sori (Review) Yes, there’s lots of ping pong, but also a surprisingly nuanced exploration of the thin line between friendship and rivalry.