Pick of the Week
Point Break (1991): Revisiting Kathryn Bigelow’s Thrilling Actioner Starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves
Point Break is a visually delirious, if also intellectually frustrating, thriller-actioner about a band of Zen-spouting surfers.
Reviews
Noah (2014): Aronofsky’s Biblical Epic–Still Underappreciated
Darren Aronofsky’s biblical story of Noah’s Ark caused a stir, which, unfortunatley, distracted critics from discussing its considerable artistic merits.
La La Land: Ryan Gosling’s Flat Hand Fixed After 10 Years of Actor Being Haunted by It
The film won six Oscars, including best director and best cinematography, and grossed $447 million worldwide on a $30 million budget.
Avengers: Doomsday: Racks Up $16.5 Million in Advance Tickets After First Day
Marvel Studios put tickets on sale tied to the launch of first trailer, which teased an epic battle as the Avengers and X-Men face off against the villainous Doctor Doom.
Sorry to Bother You: Boots Riley’s Original, if Messy, Political Satire
Riley has said that the film offers a radical class analysis of capitalism, rather than a specific analysis of the U.S. under Trump’s presidency.
